Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 52/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 995
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 1 points higher (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 19.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Lava Virat Curve 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
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 48/100).