Lava Blaze Curve vs ZTE Axon 40
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 806,012); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2398
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 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 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.