Side-by-side technical data
Lava Blaze Dragon vs Lava Blaze 3 5G
Comparison between Lava Blaze Dragon and Lava Blaze 3 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lava.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Lava Blaze Dragon suits buyers who want a smoother display and faster storage; the Blaze 3 5G is the better fit for Google Services and NFC. Their overall scores are nearly level.
The Dragon pairs a 120Hz refresh rate with 105% usable surface, against 90Hz and 83% on the Blaze 3 5G. It also leads in AnTuTu, 456,552 to 421,000, and uses UFS 3.1 rather than UFS 2.2.
The Blaze 3 5G is thinner and lighter at 8.6 mm and 201 g, versus 9.1 mm and 210 g. It adds Google Services and NFC, which the Dragon lacks, and records rear-camera video at 1440p at 30 fps; the Dragon reaches 1080p at 60 fps.
Lava Blaze Dragon
The Lava Blaze Dragon is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a 120Hz display and UFS 3.1 storage.
Lava Blaze 3 5G
The Lava Blaze 3 5G is the better buy for anyone who needs Google Services and NFC in a thinner, lighter phone.
The verdict
Your pick: Lava Blaze 3 5G, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Blaze Dragon, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 456,552
- against 421,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Usable Surface
- 105 %
- against 83 %
Lava Blaze 3 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Weight
- 201 g
- against 210 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 9.1 mm
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 456,552 Best value | 421,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black, Blue | Blue, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 168.2 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 201 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 105 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 900 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 267 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n88 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.8 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Blaze Dragon | Blaze 3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
