Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Oppo Reno8 (China)
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno8 (China) leads — 53/100 vs 52/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Oppo Reno8 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Oppo Reno8 (China)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Oppo Reno8 (China), the Oppo Reno8 (China) scores 1 points higher (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Oppo Reno8 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Oppo Reno8 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Oppo Reno8 (China) leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 17.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Oppo Reno8 (China) edges out the Lava Virat Curve 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Oppo Reno8 (China) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Oppo Reno8 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
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 45/100).