Lava Blaze Curve vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Curve has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 806,012); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 189g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Blaze Curve

Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 46
Portability 57
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 806012
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2398
  • Lighter: 162g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (89/100 vs 57/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Blaze Curve Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor Dimensity 7050 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 806012 2827538
Geekbench Single 1061 2880
Geekbench Multi 2398 9100
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 33W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 146
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 189 g 162 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Lava Blaze Curve

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Blaze Curve Dimensity 7050
54/100
806012 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +71.5%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Lava Blaze Curve by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Blaze Curve

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (89/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (77/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (89/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.