HMD Aura 2 vs Lava Smart 4
The HMD Aura 2 (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 Aura 2
Lava Smart 4
What makes HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 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 Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | 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 | 256GB | 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 Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 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 Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2
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 Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 (57/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Smart 4 — 20/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 (57/100 vs 52/100).