HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Lava Smart 4
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $180 and $69. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Lava Smart 4
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $69 vs $180
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Lava Smart 4, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Lava Smart 4 — 36/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Lava Smart 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 Go | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $69 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Lava Smart 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads Lava Smart 4 by 243.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Lava Smart 4 was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (43/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (66/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Smart 4 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Smart 4?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on performance (43/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Lava Smart 4?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).