HMD Aura vs Lava Smart 4 Plus
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. Both devices score the same overall rating of 21/100.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Lava Smart 4 Plus
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
The HMD Aura and the Lava Smart 4 Plus received the same MobileRank rating — 21/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). 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 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Lava Smart 4 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Lava Smart 4 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
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 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
Both devices scored 21/100. They are identical on performance — 9/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Lava Smart 4 Plus — 21/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 46/100).