Lava Blaze Curve vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 806,012); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2398
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Lava Blaze Curve by 43.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (71/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Lava Blaze Curve — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.