Lava Virat Curve 5G vs OPPO Reno16 Pro

The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 52/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 785,352).

The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 31 points (83/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Virat Curve 5G

Performance 54
Display 79
Camera 31
Battery 56
Portability —
Value for money —

OPPO Reno16 Pro

Performance 82
Display 95
Camera 94
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?


  • Overall rating 52/100

What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 785352
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2925
  • Bigger battery: 6700 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 31 points higher (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

OPPO Reno16 Pro: The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Virat Curve 5G OPPO Reno16 Pro
Processor Dimensity 7100 MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super
AnTuTu 785352 3079298
Geekbench Single 995 1555
Geekbench Multi 2925 6405
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6700 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3600 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP64 IP69
Dimensions — 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight — 188 g
Launch price — $600

Camera comparison

Lava Virat Curve 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

Lava Virat Curve 5G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
95
display

Battery and charging

Lava Virat Curve 5G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • 6700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Virat Curve 5G Dimensity 7100
52/100
785352 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super
83/100 +74.5%
3079298 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Virat Curve 5G

Price unknown

OPPO Reno16 Pro

$600

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (82/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (95/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (94/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 31 points (83/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.