Infinix Hot 40i vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Infinix Hot 40i (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 29/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40i
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Overall rating 29/100
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 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 23 points higher (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 10/100). 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 Infinix Hot 40i (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | 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 | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- 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
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Infinix Hot 40i by 57.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Virat Curve 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (54/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (31/100 vs 10/100).
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 Infinix Hot 40i or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i by 23 points (52/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on camera score (31/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i 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).