HMD Skyline vs Lava Smart 4 Plus
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 21/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Smart 4 Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 153,667); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Lava Smart 4 Plus
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Lava Smart 4 Plus, the HMD Skyline scores 41 points higher (62/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Smart 4 Plus are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Lava Smart 4 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Lava Smart 4 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 419.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (53/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (75/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Smart 4 Plus are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 41 points (62/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Lava Smart 4 Plus — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 10/100).