Lava Virat Curve 5G Launched in India With MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery: Price, Specifications

Gadgets360 - Sep 21, 2026

Lava Virat Curve 5G has been launched in India with a 6,000mAh battery. It has a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) 3D curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC. The handset is IP64-rated for dust and splash resistance. Lava Virat Curve 5G has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX752 primary camera.

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