Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Motorola Moto G17
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 42/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Motorola Moto G17
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 10 points higher (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $142 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Motorola Moto G17 by 119.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Virat Curve 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (54/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Motorola Moto G17 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Motorola Moto G17?
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 30/100).