Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi Note 17 4G
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 4G has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 6000); the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 505,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Redmi Note 17 4G
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1558
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 6000 mAh
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Redmi Note 17 4G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi Note 17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.0" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $165 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Redmi Note 17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 55.3% 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 Note 17 4G (54/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Redmi Note 17 4G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi Note 17 4G — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Redmi Note 17 4G?
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 36/100).