Lava Blaze Curve vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Curve has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 806,012); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2398
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 189g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Lava Blaze Curve by 29.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Lava Blaze Curve by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.