Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi 12
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 39/100 (a 13-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 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Redmi 12
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Redmi 12, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 13 points higher (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Redmi 12 by 115.2% 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 Redmi 12 (54/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (79/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 12?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 12?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 12?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Redmi 12?
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 48/100).