Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.6×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.