Lava Blaze Curve vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 806,012); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2398
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Lava Blaze Curve by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Lava Blaze Curve by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.