Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Redmi 17 5G
30.4chipPerformancechip20
50.7Display40.9
30.1Camera29
61.9Battery71.3
52Features86.7
6 spec wins — Lava Virat Curve 5G4 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 42.9 against 42.9 for Redmi 17 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lava Virat Curve 5G edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Stronger performance score: 30 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 41
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 825 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 62
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 52
- 25% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+56% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+33% | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90 %+4% | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+21% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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