Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi 17C 5G

The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi 17C 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 43/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 528,398).

The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Redmi 17C 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Virat Curve 5G

Performance 54
Display 79
Camera 31
Battery 56
Portability —
Value for money —

Redmi 17C 5G

Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 53
Portability 50
Value for money 64

What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (54/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Redmi 17C 5G better?


  • Overall rating 43/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Redmi 17C 5G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 9 points higher (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 17C 5G are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 17C 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Virat Curve 5G Redmi 17C 5G
Processor Dimensity 7100 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 785352 528398
Geekbench Single 995 771
Geekbench Multi 2925 1980
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits —
NFC — yes
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions — 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm
Weight — 211 g
Launch price — $139

Camera comparison

Lava Virat Curve 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera

Redmi 17C 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Lava Virat Curve 5G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Redmi 17C 5G

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Lava Virat Curve 5G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Redmi 17C 5G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Redmi 17C 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Virat Curve 5G Dimensity 7100
52/100
785352 AnTuTu
Redmi 17C 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6300
43/100 -48.6%
528398 AnTuTu

Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Redmi 17C 5G by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Virat Curve 5G

Price unknown

Redmi 17C 5G

$139

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 17C 5G are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 17C 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 17C 5G?

The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Redmi 17C 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 17C 5G?

The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi 17C 5G — 43/100.

Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 17C 5G?

The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Redmi 17C 5G?

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 55/100).