Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (90/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (90/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.