Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Realme Neo8
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Realme Neo8
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Virat Curve 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Realme Neo8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.