Lava Blaze Curve vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 806,012); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 235g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2398
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Lava Blaze Curve by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Blaze Curve
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.