Lava Virat Curve 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 52/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 6 points higher (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Lava Virat Curve 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.