Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
20Performance27.1
50.7Display36.6
30.1Camera30.1
61.9Battery55.7
52Features65.3
8 spec wins — Lava Virat Curve 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 39.7 against 39.1 for Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lava Virat Curve 5G edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 56
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 38% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 800 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+38% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90 %+6% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu | — | 509,232Bottom 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 210,242Bottom 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 43,774Bottom 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 110,272Bottom 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 144,944Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 740Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,050Bottom 18% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+8% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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