Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 20/100 (a 32-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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Samsung Galaxy A02
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A02 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 32 points higher (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Samsung Galaxy A02 (54/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 32 points (52/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
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 Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
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 0/100).