Lava Virat Curve vs Redmi Note 15 SE vs Poco M8 Power: Flipkart is all set to host its Big Billion Days sale from October 9, with early access scheduled for October 8. The platform has teased smartphone deals that will be live during the sale. Among the notable deals under Rs 23,000 will be the offer price of the Redmi Note 15 SE.
The handset will compete with the newly launched Lava Virat Curve and the discounted Poco M8 Power in that category. The M8 Power is advertised to sell under Rs 21,000 with offers, while the Virat Curve will be available under Rs 22,000 post bank cashback.
If you plan to buy a mid-range smartphone in the upcoming sale that offers competitive specifications and features (like an AMOLED screen), here is a comparison of the three best options under Rs 23,000 offer pricing in the upcoming Flipkart sale.
Display: The Note 15 SE offers a 6.77-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,200nits peak brightness. Poco M8 Power, on the other hand, ships with a 6.9-inch AMOLED 120Hz screen with 1,800 nits brightness. Lava’s offering sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,100nits peak brightness.
Processor: Under the hood, the Redmi and Poco devices draw power from Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipsets, respectively. The Virat Curve, on the other hand, ships with a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor. All phones offer similar performance, but the Redmi has a slight edge in raw processing power.
Software: Out of the box, the Redmi’s handset boots on HyperOS 2 based on Android 15. The M8 Power runs on HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Lava ships Android 16 with a stock-like clean UI experience on the Virat Curve.
Battery: The Note 15 SE packs a 5,800mAh battery with 45W charging support. Poco’s offering sports an 8,000mAh battery with 45W charging. In comparison, the Virat Curve brings a 6,000mAh Battery with 45W wired charging support. Poco bring the largest battery of the three.
Optics: Redmi Note 15 SE ships with a 50MP OIS primary and a 20MP selfie shooter. The M8 Power packs a 50MP primary and an 8MP selfie shooter. Lava Virat Curve ships with a 50MP primary and a 13MP selfie camera.
On regular days, the Lava Virat Curve is the cheaper at Rs 23,999. The M8 Power and Redmi Note 15 SE retail at Rs 24,999 and Rs 25,999. However, the sale pricing of the three phones will be Rs 21,999, Rs 20,999 and Rs 22,999. This means the Poco will be the cheapest and Redmi the most expensive choice in the sale.
If you want a thin and light smartphone with a premium design and curved display, you can consider the Redmi Note 15 SE or the Lava Virat Curve depending on your brand preference. As a unique touch, the Virat Curve offers a mini display on the rear.
For buyers who consider a flat AMOLED screen and a massive battery as non-negotiable in their phones, you can consider the Poco M8 Power as your next phone. The best overall balanced choice can be the Redmi Note 15 SE.