Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Poco M8
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 52/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5520); the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,353 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Poco M8
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5520 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 840353 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1013 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2925
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 2 points higher (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $209 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Virat Curve 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 edges out the Lava Virat Curve 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Poco M8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Poco M8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco M8 (34/100 vs 31/100).