HMD Arc vs Lava Smart 4
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. Both devices score the same overall rating of 20/100. Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Lava Smart 4
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 197g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
The HMD Arc and the Lava Smart 4 received the same MobileRank rating — 20/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Lava Smart 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $69 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Lava Smart 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Lava Smart 4?
Both devices scored 20/100. They are identical on performance — 9/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Smart 4 — 20/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Lava Smart 4?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 52/100).