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Lava Virat V1 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08

WINNER
Lava Virat V1 5G
34.5Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
20Performance20
50.5Display36.2
20.5Camera29
48.2Battery53.1
46.7Features41.3
3 spec wins — Lava Virat V1 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Lava Virat V1 5G scores 34.5 against 33.8 for Samsung Galaxy A08. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lava Virat V1 5G edges ahead in display and features, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lava Virat V1 5G

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 36
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 41
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 10 W
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: Lava Virat V1 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecLava Virat V1 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Screen size6.75 ″+1%6.7 ″
Panel type—PLS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1600
Pixel density260 ppi262 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Screen-to-body—83.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Lava Virat V1 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecLava Virat V1 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
ChipsetUnisoc T8200MediaTek Helio G99
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage options64GB, 128GB64/128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Lava Virat V1 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecLava Virat V1 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperture—f/1.8
Max video—1080p@60fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Lava Virat V1 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecLava Virat V1 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Capacity6,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W25 W+150%

Design

Design comparison: Lava Virat V1 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecLava Virat V1 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Weight210 g197 g+6%
Thickness8.8 mm8 mm+9%
IP ratingIP64IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lava Virat V1 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecLava Virat V1 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
5GYesNo
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n/ac, hotspotWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFC—No
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Lava Virat V1 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecLava Virat V1 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge—6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Lava Virat V1 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecLava Virat V1 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackYesYes

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