Lava Virat Curve 5G vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-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 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 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 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (71/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.