Lava Blaze Curve vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 NxtPaper has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 1980
- Lighter: 189g vs 196g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Curve leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 52.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Blaze Curve edges out the TCL 50 NxtPaper by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on performance (53/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 66/100).