Lava Blaze Curve vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Curve has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 750,481); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).

The Lava Blaze Curve edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Blaze Curve

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

Vivo iQOO Z7

Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money —

What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (53/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?

  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 189g

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (77/100 vs 57/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Blaze Curve Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Dimensity 7050 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 806012 750481
Geekbench Single 1061 936
Geekbench Multi 2398 2318
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection — IP54
Dimensions 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 173 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

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

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

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

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Battery and charging

Lava Blaze Curve

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

Vivo iQOO Z7

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Blaze Curve Dimensity 7050
54/100
806012 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z7 MediaTek Dimensity 920
50/100 -7.4%
750481 AnTuTu

Lava Blaze Curve leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (77/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Lava Blaze Curve edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 57/100).