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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Vivo Y500 (China)
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
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Lava Blaze Curve by 8.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Blaze Curve
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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).