HMD Fusion vs Lava Smart 4
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Fusion leads — 46/100 vs 20/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Fusion is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 153,667); the HMD Fusion has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
Lava Smart 4
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 203g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Fusion vs the Lava Smart 4, the HMD Fusion scores 26 points higher (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion leads (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Fusion and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | Lava Smart 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $69 |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Fusion and Lava Smart 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Fusion leads Lava Smart 4 by 269.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Fusion
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (49/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Fusion and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 by 26 points (46/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Lava Smart 4 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Fusion leads on camera score (49/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Fusion or the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Fusion leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion over the Lava Smart 4?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Fusion (49/100 vs 10/100).