HMD Skyline vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 52/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 995
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the HMD Skyline scores 10 points higher (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 1.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (75/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The HMD Skyline is noticeably better than the Lava Virat Curve 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 31/100).