The Lava Blaze Curve 5G has emerged as a contender in the ever-changing smartphone market by providing cutting-edge features at an affordable price. This Lava Blaze Curve 5G Review looks at all of its key features, including its build, functionality, camera capabilities, battery life, and more.
Lava Blaze Curve 5G Review Overview
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
Design and Display
This 5G Blaze Curve can draw attention. Glass Iron and Glass Viridian are the two color options. The company chose a simple, uncomplicated design with three discrete camera sensors placed one above the other without the need for an island, and a clean back with Lava branding in the lower left corner. It feels opulent and provides a firm grip on the hand when the curved screen and curved back edges are combined. But watch out for its smooth finish—a case is almost a need to prevent unintentional tumbles.
The Blaze Curve 5G has a very nice display. With a refresh rate of 120 Hz, the 6.72-inch AMOLED panel provides sharp FHD+ resolution, deep blacks, and vibrant colors. It was fun to binge-watch on YouTube and Netflix. But with only 800 nits of peak brightness, reading in direct sunlight was difficult.
Lava Blaze Curve 5G Review Cameras
An 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro unit, and a 64MP primary sensor make up the Lava Blaze Curve 5G camera configuration. Although the photos are not very spectacular, they should be enough for casual users, especially the ones that were taken in well-lit areas. The color calibration appears good, even though the dynamic range may not seem impressive. Furthermore, the handset frequently overexposes images, blurring details.
Although the ultrawide images have a large 120-degree field of view, they are less sharp and have color distortion. Moreover, the 2MP macro sensor’s performance is unimpressive. The camera is not the best option for photography in dim lighting because of its poor performance. The phone’s 32MP front camera is designed for taking selfies and making video calls. It takes pictures with nearly accurate skin tones and good exposure to facial details. Furthermore, portraits work well, with pleasing edge detection and a good depth of field.
Lava Blaze Curve 5G Review Software
Unfortunately, since most smartphones run Android 14 out of the box in 2024 and the Blaze Curve 5G runs Android 13 out of the box, this is a disappointment. Thankfully, though, it offers an almost stock Android experience devoid of bloatware—another rarity in this price range. The company also guarantees three years of security updates and two major software updates. Given that Android 15 is anticipated to be released in the latter half of 2024, it follows that the Blaze Curve 5G will only support Android 15.
Battery and Charging
A 33W fast charging capable 5,000mAh battery powers the lights. The package includes a suitable charger that can fully charge a nearly dead battery to 100% in just over an hour. The phone can run for an entire day on a full charge. After 30 minutes of running our 4K YouTube test at 50% brightness and volume, the battery only dropped by 5%. In the PC Mark battery test, the phone scored a healthy 16 hours and 39 minutes.
Audio
Typically, smartphones at this price range lack Dolby Atmos support and stereo speakers, but the Blaze Curve 5G has both. Even at its highest volume, the speaker loses clarity despite becoming remarkably loud. When we turned up the volume to listen to music or watch YouTube videos, the voices got high-pitched and the details got distorted. Therefore, it’s best to stay at about 80% volume for a comfortable listening experience.
Conclusion
With cutting-edge features at a reasonable price, the Lava Blaze Curve 5G stands out as a commendable option in the crowded smartphone market. Although the camera has an impressively sleek design and vibrant display, its low-light performance is disappointing. However, its long-lasting battery, slick software, and improved audio make it a strong competitor.
