Lava Bold 5G vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, 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 49/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 3 points higher (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Lava Bold 5G by 32.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Lava Bold 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold 5G or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Bold 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (54/100 vs 43/100).