Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi 12C
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 25/100 (a 27-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 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Redmi 12C
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Redmi 12C, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 27 points higher (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Redmi 12C by 125.3% 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 12C (54/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 27 points (52/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Redmi 12C?
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 32/100).