Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Nokia G42
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 39/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Nokia G42
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Nokia G42, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 13 points higher (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Nokia G42 by 64.5% 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 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
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 Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Nokia G42?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Nokia G42?
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).