Lava Virat Curve 5G vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 52/100 (a 15-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 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 785,352).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Lava Virat Curve 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Virat Curve 5G

Performance 54
Display 79
Camera 31
Battery 56
Portability —
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money —

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 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 785352
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2925
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 15 points higher (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Virat Curve 5G ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Dimensity 7100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 785352 1294871
Geekbench Single 995 1662
Geekbench Multi 2925 4188
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP —
RAM 6GB —
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions — 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight — 199 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Lava Virat Curve 5G

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera

Display comparison

Lava Virat Curve 5G

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Lava Virat Curve 5G

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Virat Curve 5G Dimensity 7100
52/100
785352 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +39.3%
1294871 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (67/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Lava Virat Curve 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.