Lava Virat V1 vs Redmi A5
The Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 25/100 vs 21/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 is faster in AnTuTu (193,858 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 205 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 846 vs 781
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 193858 vs 153667
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 4 points higher (25/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 and the Lava Virat V1 are nearly equal (11/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat V1 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A5 leads Lava Virat V1 by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat V1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 and the Lava Virat V1 are nearly equal (11/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Lava Virat V1 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 25/100.
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 battery life — better on the Redmi A5 (66/100 vs 43/100).