HMD Pulse+ vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 34/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 18 points higher (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads HMD Pulse+ by 57.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (54/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse+ — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (79/100 vs 44/100).