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Lava Virat V1 5G

Name: Lava Virat V1 5G
Brand: Lava

Also sold as Lava Shark 2 5G

Released Jul 31, 2026Phone

The Lava Virat V1 5G is a budget 5G phone for the Indian market with a 6.75-inch 120Hz HD+ display, a Unisoc T8200 chipset, and a large 6,000 mAh battery. It runs near-stock Android 16 and adds IP64 dust and splash resistance at a low price.

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Pros

Smooth 120Hz refresh rate on a 6.75-inch display
Large 6,000 mAh battery
Near-stock Android 16 without pre-installed bloatware
IP64 dust and splash resistance, uncommon at this price

Cons

HD+ (720x1600) resolution is low for a 6.75-inch screen
Base 4GB of RAM, padded out with virtual RAM rather than more physical memory
Single 13MP main camera with no ultrawide or telephoto lens
IP64 covers dust and splashes only, not full water submersion

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20

Display50.5

Camera20.5

Battery48.2

Features46.7

Performance uses the published results of the Unisoc T8200, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Lava Virat V1 5G

Display

Screen size: 6.75 ″
Resolution: 720x1600
Pixel density: 260 ppi
Refresh rate: 120 Hz

Performance

Chipset: Unisoc T8200
RAM (max): 4 GB
Storage options: 64GB, 128GB

Camera

Main camera: 13 MP
Front camera: 5 MP
OIS: No

Battery

Capacity: 6,000 mAh
Wired charging: 10 W

Design

Weight: 210 g
Thickness: 8.8 mm
IP rating: IP64

Connectivity

5G: Yes
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n/ac, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0
USB: USB Type-C

Software

OS at launch: Android 16

Audio

3.5mm jack: Yes

Quick answers

Is the Lava Virat V1 5G good in 2026?

The Lava Virat V1 5G earns an Inno Score of 34.5/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The Lava Virat V1 5G is a budget 5G phone for the Indian market with a 6.75-inch 120Hz HD+ display, a Unisoc T8200 chipset, and a large 6,000 mAh battery. It runs near-stock Android 16 and adds IP64 dust and splash resistance at a low price.

What are the key specs of the Lava Virat V1 5G?

Chipset: Unisoc T8200 · Screen size: 6.75 ″ · Capacity: 6,000 mAh · Main camera: 13 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Lava Virat V1 5G?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Infinix HOT 50 5G, Moto G35 5G, Mivi One 5G — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.