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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Vivo Y500 (China)
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
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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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).