Lava Blaze Curve vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 806,012); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2398
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Lava Blaze Curve by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Blaze Curve
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.