Lava Virat Curve 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 39.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Lava Virat Curve 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.