Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi A5
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 25/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 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)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 27 points higher (52/100 vs 25/100). 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 Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (54/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Redmi A5 by 305.1% 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 A5 (54/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 27 points (52/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi A5?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi A5?
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 A5?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Redmi A5?
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).