Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi 17C
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 32/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Redmi 17C
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Redmi 17C, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 20 points higher (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Redmi 17C by 119.0% 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 17C (54/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 20 points (52/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 17C?
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 Redmi 17C?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Redmi 17C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (54/100 vs 30/100).