HMD Vibe vs Lava Virat V1
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe leads — 27/100 vs 21/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat V1 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the HMD Vibe is faster in AnTuTu (424,216 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Lava Virat V1
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 424216 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 412 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1423 vs 846
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 9/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Lava Virat V1, the HMD Vibe scores 6 points higher (27/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe leads (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat V1 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat V1 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Lava Virat V1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Lava Virat V1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe leads Lava Virat V1 by 176.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (31/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat V1 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Virat V1?
The HMD Vibe edges out the Lava Virat V1 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Lava Virat V1?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Lava Virat V1 — 21/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Virat V1?
The HMD Vibe leads on performance (31/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Lava Virat V1?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the HMD Vibe (31/100 vs 9/100).