Lava Virat V1 5G vs vivo T5e
Key differences
- The Lava Virat V1 5G launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the vivo T5e (₹12,999 vs ₹13,999).
- The Lava Virat V1 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,500mAh.
- The vivo T5e charges faster, at 15W wired against 10W.
- The Lava Virat V1 5G has the faster display at 120Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 5G | vivo T5e |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.2/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Brand | Lava | vivo |
| Model | Virat V1 5G | T5e |
| India launch date | 24 July 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| First sale | 31 July 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹12,999 | From ₹13,999 |
| Variants | 4GB RAM + 64GB | 4GB RAM + 64GB |
| Display | 6.75", HD+ Notch Display, 720x1600, 120Hz | 6.74", 1600x720, 90Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | UNISOC T8200 | Unisoc T7225 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Rear camera | 13MP main | 8MP main |
| Front camera | 5MP | 5MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 6,000mAh | 5,500mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 15W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Not published |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8.19 mm |
| NFC | Not published | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB-C | USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | side-mounted |
| Colours | Arya Blue, Sonar Gold | Shadow Grey, Aero Blue |
Frequently asked questions
Lava Virat V1 5G or vivo T5e — which is better?
On our spec score the Lava Virat V1 5G is ahead, 6.2/10 against 5.5/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Lava Virat V1 5G launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the vivo T5e (₹12,999 vs ₹13,999). The Lava Virat V1 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,500mAh.