Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 43/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 9 points higher (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 43/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 48.6% 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17e by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
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 M17e?
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 55/100).