Lava Blaze Curve 5G Vs Redmi Note 13 5G: Does Stock Android Curved Display Win Over the Competition?

Lava just dropped the Blaze Curve 5G smartphone in India. The handset is the first in the segment to feature an ergonomic 3D curved design. The device includes a MediaTek chipset, a 64MP triple camera setup, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and much more.

The Lava Blaze Curve 5G comes with a starting price of Rs 17,999, making it one of the most affordable 5G-enabled phones with a curved display. However, despite an alluring specs sheet, it isn't the only phone in the segment to do so.

Enter the Redmi Note 13 5G, another phone, one of the top competitors of the Blaze Curve 5G. But which of these sub-20K phones is the best in the segment? Let's find out!

Lava Blaze Curve 5G Vs Redmi Note 13 5G: Full Specs Compared

Lava Blaze Curve 5G Vs Redmi Note 13 5G: Pricing

The Lava Blaze Curve 5G price in India starts at Rs 17,999 for the base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model, while the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs 18,999. The Lava Blaze Curve comes in Iron Glass and Viridian Glass colour options.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 13 5G is offered in three storage configurations. The base 6GB + 128GB is available for Rs 17,999, while the high-end 12GB + 256GB model is selling for Rs 21,999. The Redmi Note 13 5G is available in Arctic White, Prism Gold, and Stealth Black shades.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G Vs Redmi Note 13 5G: Display & Design

The Lava Blaze Curve 5G has a 3D Glass design with a matte finish at the rear, which comes with double-reinforced glass protection. The phone features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display which supports 120Hz refresh rate and Dragontrail Star 2 protection.

At the front, the handset has a punch-hole cutout to house the selfie camera sensor. The Blaze Curve 5G measures 8.8mm thick and weighs 189 grams. It has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

Coming to the Redmi Note 13 5G, which offers a premium design. The handset measures 7.6mm in thickness and weighs just 173.5 grams. It has a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

However, the speakers on the Redmi Note 13 don't support Dolby Atmos. The phone has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance, while the Lava Blaze Curve misses out on an official IP rating.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G Vs Redmi Note 13 5G: Performance & Battery

The Lava Blaze Curve is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, which managed upwards of 561K+ points on the AnTuTu V10 benchmarking platform. The handset runs Android 13 (stock UI) and is also confirmed to receive two Android version upgrades and three years of security updates. The device is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 13 5G comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chip and runs on Android 13 with the company's MIUI 14 skin on top. The Redmi phone also packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G Vs Redmi Note 13 5G: Cameras

The Lava Blaze Curve 5G includes a 64MP primary sensor with support for EIS (electronic image stabilization), an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies, there is a 32MP front-facing camera sensor at the front.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 13 5G has a 108MP primary rear camera accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. It sports a 16MP selfie camera sensor at the front.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G: Which One Is Better?

Both the Lava Blaze Curve and the Redmi Note 13 offer decent features for their asking prices. However, if you want a clean Android experience, you can go for the Lava Blaze Curve, which promises no bloatware, ads, or unwanted apps. Although both devices run Android 13 OS instead of the latest version.

Another highlight of the Lava phone is its curved display. You can check our Lava Blaze Curve 5G review here, to know in detail. However, if you prioritize lightweight design and good camera features, the Redmi Note 13 5G can be a good pick.