Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Vivo Y500 (China)

The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 52/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 785,352).

The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Lava Virat Curve 5G by just 3 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 Y500 (China)

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 74
Portability 49
Value for money 74

What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?

  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2813

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)

What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 785352
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 995
  • Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 3 points higher (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (74/100 vs 56/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Virat Curve 5G Vivo Y500 (China)
Processor Dimensity 7100 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 785352 879714
Geekbench Single 995 1011
Geekbench Multi 2925 2813
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8200 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 5000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions — 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm
Weight — 213 g
Launch price — $185

Camera comparison

Lava Virat Curve 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Lava Virat Curve 5G

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

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Lava Virat Curve 5G

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

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 8200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Virat Curve 5G Dimensity 7100
52/100
785352 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
55/100 +10.7%
879714 AnTuTu

Vivo Y500 (China) leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Virat Curve 5G

Price unknown

Vivo Y500 (China)

$185

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (74/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Lava Virat Curve 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.

Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Vivo Y500 (China)?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 56/100).