Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 45/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 7 points higher (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 31.3% 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 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (47/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (56/100 vs 33/100).