Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Nokia 8
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. 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 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 438,016).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Nokia 8
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Nokia 8, 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 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Nokia 8 by 79.3% 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 Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (31/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 23 points (52/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Nokia 8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on camera score (31/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Nokia 8?
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 12/100).