Lava Virat V1 vs Redmi A5
The Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 36/100 vs 21/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 15 points higher (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 leads (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 leads (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat V1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (32/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 is noticeably better than the Lava Virat V1 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 and the Redmi A5?
The Lava Virat V1 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on performance (32/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi A5 (32/100 vs 9/100).