Lava Virat V1 vs Samsung Galaxy A06 5G
The short answer
- Samsung Galaxy A06 5G charges faster, at 25 W against 10.
- Lava Virat V1 is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 9,999 against INR 10,499.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Lava Virat V1
₹9,999launch price
|
 Samsung Galaxy A06 5G
₹10,499launch price · Feb 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Bottom quarter <₹10k | Bottom quarter ₹10–15k |
| Spec index | 5.7 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 4GB (plus 4GB virtual RAM) | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A Octa-core | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Rear Camera | 13MP dual | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 5MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 17.13cm (6.75-inch) HD+, 90Hz | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | 24 July 2026 | February 19, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android 15 (Go edition) | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Clean Android, no ads or bloatware | Samsung One UI 7 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| RAM | 4GB (plus 4GB virtual RAM) | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Architecture | — | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | — | 6 nm |
| Graphics | — | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | HD+ notch display with 2.5D glass | PLS LCD |
| Screen Size | 17.13cm (6.75-inch) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 260 PPI | 262 ppi |
| Screen Protection | 2.5D glass | — |
| Bezel-less display | Notch display | Yes with water drop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | — | 83.80 % |
| Design | ||
| Height | 164.96mm | 167.3 mm |
| Width | 76.1mm | 77.3 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5mm | 8.0 mm |
| Colours | Nilgiri Blue, Himalayan Silver | Black, Light Gray, Light Green |
| Waterproof | IP64 dust and water resistant | Yes, IP54 |
| Weight | — | 191 grams |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Dual |
| Resolution | 13MP | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Flash | Yes | Yes, LED Flash |
| Shooting Modes | Portrait, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Night, Panorama, Beauty | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | AI, HDR, Refocus, Audio Note, Motion Photo, Filters, QR Scanning | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | Yes, HD recording supported | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| OIS | — | No |
| Settings | — | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Video Recording Features | — | Slo-motion |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 5MP | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Flash | Yes (screen flash) | No |
| Video Recording | Yes | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000mAh (typical) | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-ion |
| Talktime | Up to 30 hours | — |
| Standby Time | Up to 340 hours | — |
| Quick Charging | 10W charger in box | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Removable | — | No |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 64GB | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 256GB via microSD | Yes, Up to 1.5 TB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| User Available Storage | — | Up to 44.8 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM (4G + 4G) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| SIM Size | Nano + Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 4G | - |
| 4G Bands | LTE FDD B1/B3/B5/B8/B28(A/B)/B40/B41 | — |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA 900MHz, 2100MHz | — |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz | — |
| GPRS | Yes | Available |
| EDGE | Yes | Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G | - |
| SAR Value | Less than 1.6 W/kg | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes (GLONASS not supported) | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| USB Connectivity | USB Type-C | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| NFC | — | No |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm | 3.5 mm |
| Stereo Speaker | — | No |
| Loudspeaker | — | Yes |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side-mounted | Side |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Heart Rate Monitor | — | No |