Lava Virat Curve 5G vs TCL 503
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the TCL 503 (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 20/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
TCL 503
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes TCL 503 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the TCL 503, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 32 points higher (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the TCL 503 (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | TCL 503 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 350 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $115 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL 503
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 503
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
TCL 503
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and TCL 503, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads TCL 503 by 411.1% 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 significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (54/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the TCL 503 (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the TCL 503?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 503 by 32 points (52/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the TCL 503?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the TCL 503 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the TCL 503?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on camera score (31/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the TCL 503?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the TCL 503?
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 32/100).