Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi 8A
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi 8A (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 8A
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 8A better?
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Redmi 8A, 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 8A (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Redmi 8A 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 8A (54/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 29 points (52/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi 8A?
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 8A?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Redmi 8A?
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).