Lava Virat Curve 5G vs ZTE Axon 40
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 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 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2925
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 6 points higher (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 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 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (51/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.