Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G doesn't; the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (207g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 224g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.6×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.