Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi 3S
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 21/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 180,440).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Redmi 3S
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Redmi 3S, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 31 points higher (52/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 11/100). 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 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (54/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 144 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Redmi 3S by 335.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (54/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 31 points (52/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi 3S — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 3S?
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 3S?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Redmi 3S?
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).