Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Realme P4 Lite 4G
It's close. Buy Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G if you want more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Realme P4 Lite 4G if you want longer battery life and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryRealme P4 Lite 4G. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 7 out of 10, against 6. It has a 6300 mAh battery.
- SpeedLava Virat V1 Pro 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Unisoc T8200, speed score 2 out of 10, against 1.
- UpdatesRealme P4 Lite 4G. 2 years of updates promised.
- PriceLava Virat V1 Pro 5G. Costs 3% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Realme P4 Lite 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹15,999 | ₹16,499 |
| Launched | 24 August 2026 | 20 February 2026 |
| Software now | Android 16 (same as launch) | Realme UI (Android 15) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.3/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Battery | 6000mAh battery lasted 14.5 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test, a full day; 18W charging takes over 2 hours. | 6300mAh battery is big for the price; 15W charging takes a while. |
| Camera | One 50MP camera that is usable in daylight but soft and noisy at night. | A basic 13MP camera, fine for daylight and documents. |
| Speed | Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats, videos and light games. | The Unisoc T7250 chip is slow; good for basics only. |
| Catch | Dim, low-resolution screen, average cameras, slow charging and only one Android update. | No 5G and a weak chip, and the price has climbed from ₹9,999 to ₹13,999. |
| Updates | 1 year | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Realme P4 Lite 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits, Panda Glass, waterdrop notch | 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 90Hz, 563 nits, Panda Glass |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 (6nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.1GHz | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB (eMMC (per Beebom), LPDDR4X; microSD (hybrid slot)) | 4GB RAM, 64GB (Not officially stated; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 15W wired, 6W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (f/1.8); 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 2K 30fps video | 13 MP main (f/2.2, PDAF) + secondary sensor; 5 MP selfie (f/2.2) |
| Water and dust | IP64 | IP54, MIL-STD-810H, 1.8m drop resistance claim |
| Size and weight | 8.68mm thick, 207g | 7.94mm thick, 201g |
| Software | Android 16 at launch, Android 16 now | Realme UI (Android 15) at launch, Realme UI (Android 15) now |
| Updates | 1 year promised | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | No, 4G only |
| NFC | Not officially stated | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC not mentioned, USB-C, 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated Unisoc 5G modem (model not officially stated) | 4G LTE only (no 5G) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single bottom speaker, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated; 180Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Sikkim Midnight | Beach Gold, Obsidian Black, Sea Blue |
Where to buy
- Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G₹15,999
- Realme P4 Lite 4G₹16,499
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Common questions
- Which is better, Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or Realme P4 Lite 4G?
- It's close. Buy Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G if you want more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Realme P4 Lite 4G if you want longer battery life and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Realme P4 Lite 4G lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G costs ₹15,999, Realme P4 Lite 4G costs ₹16,499.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G: 1 year, now on Android 16. Realme P4 Lite 4G: 2 years, now on Realme UI (Android 15).