Lava Virat V1 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 153,667); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat V1 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Lava Virat V1 by 95.8% 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 Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (97/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Lava Virat V1 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.