Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi 8
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 23/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 193,115).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Redmi 8
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 8 better?
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Redmi 8, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 29 points higher (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Redmi 8 by 306.7% 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 8 (54/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 29 points (52/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi 8 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 8?
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 8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Redmi 8?
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).