Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Realme V23i
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 35/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Realme V23i
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Realme V23i, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 17 points higher (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Realme V23i (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Realme V23i by 52.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Realme V23i (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Realme V23i?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Realme V23i?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme V23i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Realme V23i?
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 Realme V23i?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Realme V23i?
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 39/100).