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).

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.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Virat Curve 5G

Performance 54
Display 79
Camera 31
Battery 56
Portability —
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money —

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
31
camera

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Lava Virat Curve 5G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Lava Virat Curve 5G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Virat Curve 5G Dimensity 7100
52/100
785352 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) MediaTek Dimensity 7200
53/100 +19.2%
971424 AnTuTu

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).