Lava Blaze Dragon vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $109 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 42/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Dragon has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 568,395); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 180g vs 210g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 24 points higher (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (80/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $990. Lava Blaze Dragon was $990 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (80/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (80/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 24 points (66/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.