Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (93/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (50/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Lava Virat Curve 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.