Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Moto G96 5G
30.4chipPerformance21.8
50.7Display56.9
30.1Camera45.9
61.9Battery52.6
52Features52
3 spec wins — Lava Virat Curve 5G7 spec wins — Moto G96 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 42.9 against 42.8 for Moto G96 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lava Virat Curve 5G edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Stronger performance score: 30 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 53
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
Reasons to pick the Moto G96 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Moto G96 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,600 nits+45% |
| Screen-to-body | 90 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Moto G96 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,016Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,922Bottom 37% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Moto G96 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Moto G96 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+9% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Moto G96 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g | 178 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Moto G96 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Moto G96 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years+100% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Moto G96 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |