Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Nokia XR21
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Nokia XR21
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Nokia XR21, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Nokia XR21 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 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Nokia XR21?
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 42/100).