HMD Aura vs Lava Smart 4
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Aura leads — 21/100 vs 20/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Lava Smart 4
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 197g
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Lava Smart 4, the HMD Aura scores 1 points higher (21/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the HMD Aura and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 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 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Lava Smart 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 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 13 | Android 16 Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $69 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 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
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Aura and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 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 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Aura edges out the Lava Smart 4 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Lava Smart 4 — 20/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura 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 (64/100 vs 52/100).