Lava Virat V1 vs Vivo X500
The Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 21/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 153,667); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Vivo X500
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (96/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Lava Virat V1 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat V1 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Lava Virat V1 by 96.1% 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 X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (96/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Lava Virat V1 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 and the Vivo X500?
The Lava Virat V1 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.