Lava Virat V1 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 153,667); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (94/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Lava Virat V1 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat V1 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Lava Virat V1 by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat V1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (94/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Lava Virat V1 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Lava Virat V1 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.