Lava Blaze Curve vs Vivo Y500 (China)

The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 806,012); the Vivo Y500 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 213g).

The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Lava Blaze Curve by just 1 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 Y500 (China)

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 74
Portability 49
Value for money 74

What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 213g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 806012
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2398
  • Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Blaze Curve Vivo Y500 (China)
Processor Dimensity 7050 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 806012 879714
Geekbench Single 1061 1011
Geekbench Multi 2398 2813
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8200 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 5000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm
Weight 189 g 213 g
Launch price — $185

Camera comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

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

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

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

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Lava Blaze Curve

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

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 8200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Blaze Curve Dimensity 7050
54/100
806012 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
55/100 +8.4%
879714 AnTuTu

Vivo Y500 (China) leads Lava Blaze Curve by 8.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Blaze Curve

Price unknown

Vivo Y500 (China)

$185

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (48/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (74/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Lava Blaze Curve by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Vivo Y500 (China)?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 46/100).