Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Poco C65
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 33/100 (a 19-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 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Poco C65
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Poco C65, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 19 points higher (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Poco C65 (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Poco C65 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 | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $99 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Poco C65 by 125.3% 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 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (54/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Poco C65 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 Poco C65?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is noticeably better than the Poco C65 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Poco C65?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Poco C65?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Poco C65?
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 43/100).