Samsung Galaxy F70 5G vs Lava Virat Curve
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy F70 5G starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹21,999 against ₹23,999 for the Virat Curve.
- The Virat Curve has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 7100 against the Exynos 1330, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Virat Curve has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 25W.
- The Virat Curve has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
- Only the Galaxy F70 5G has an ultrawide camera. Only the Galaxy F70 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Virat Curve is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP54.
Get the Galaxy F70 5G for the lower price, the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera. Get the Virat Curve for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹21,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹23,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy F70 5G vs Virat Curve, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy F70 5G starts at ₹21,999 and the Lava Virat Curve starts at ₹23,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy F70 5G or the Virat Curve?
The Galaxy F70 5G, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹21,999 for the Galaxy F70 5G, ₹23,999 for the Virat Curve. The Galaxy F70 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹24,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy F70 5G or the Virat Curve?
The Virat Curve, with 6,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Virat Curve is quicker: 45W to 25W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Virat Curve's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The Galaxy F70 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90Hz, the Virat Curve a 6.67-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Galaxy F70 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy F70 5G and 50MP main on the Virat Curve. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy F70 5G runs the Exynos 1330, the Virat Curve the Dimensity 7100. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7100 is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
The Virat Curve, rated IP64 to the Galaxy F70 5G's IP54. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 192 g and 184 g.
