Lava Virat V1 vs Xiaomi 17
The Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 21/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 153,667); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1
Xiaomi 17
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 66 points higher (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat V1 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Lava Virat V1 by 95.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (95/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 by 66 points (87/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Lava Virat V1 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.