Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2925
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (89/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (77/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.