Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Nubia Neo 5
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 47/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2140
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 5 points higher (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Nubia Neo 5 by 13.1% 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 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Nubia Neo 5?
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 60/100).