Lava Virat Curve 5G vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 47/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (42/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 5 points higher (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 46/100). 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 66/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the TCL 50 NxtPaper by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on camera score (42/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
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 66/100).