Huawei Mate 80 vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 52/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5750); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5750 mAh
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 13 points higher (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (81/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 102.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Virat Curve 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (69/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (81/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Lava Virat Curve 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.