Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 45/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 7 points higher (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 41.6% 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 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (56/100 vs 44/100).