Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08
20Performance20
44.5Display36.2
29Camera29
48.2Battery53.1
36Features41.3
5 spec wins — Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G scores 33.9 against 33.8 for Samsung Galaxy A08. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 36
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 41 vs 36
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 39% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.75 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | — | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 262 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 550 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 90.4 %+8% | 83.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64/128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 2K@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
Design
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 197 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |