Lava Blaze Curve vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the Lava Blaze Curve has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 806,012); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).

Both devices scored the same rating of 54/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Blaze Curve

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

ZTE Axon 30S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 806012
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2398
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

The Lava Blaze Curve and the ZTE Axon 30S received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).

ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Blaze Curve ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Dimensity 7050 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 806012 1010069
Geekbench Single 1061 1298
Geekbench Multi 2398 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 33W 55W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 800 nits —
NFC no yes
Dimensions 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 189 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

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

ZTE Axon 30S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Lava Blaze Curve

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

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Lava Blaze Curve

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

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Blaze Curve and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Blaze Curve Dimensity 7050
54/100
806012 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +20.2%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Lava Blaze Curve by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 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 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 30S?

Both devices scored 54/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Axon 30S (61/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.