Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs Nokia 5
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads — 50/100 vs 18/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 181g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Duo 3
Nokia 5
What makes Lava Blaze Duo 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nokia 5 better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 181g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs the Nokia 5, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 scores 32 points higher (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads (51/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (51/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Duo 3 | Nokia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 152 g | |
| Launch price | — | $169 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Duo 3 and Nokia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads Nokia 5 by 284.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Blaze Duo 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (51/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (79/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (46/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the Nokia 5?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 32 points (50/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the Nokia 5?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nokia 5 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the Nokia 5?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the Nokia 5?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads on performance (51/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Duo 3 over the Nokia 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (79/100 vs 33/100).