Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Poco C81
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 34/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Poco C81
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C81 better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Poco C81, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 18 points higher (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Poco C81 (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Poco C81 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Poco C81 (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $125 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Poco C81 (54/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Poco C81 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Poco C81 (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Poco C81?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is noticeably better than the Poco C81 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Poco C81?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco C81 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Poco C81?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on camera score (31/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Poco C81?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Poco C81?
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 55/100).