Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 50/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 2 points higher (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (56/100 vs 38/100).