HMD Vibe vs Lava Smart 4 Plus
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe leads — 27/100 vs 21/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Smart 4 Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the HMD Vibe is faster in AnTuTu (424,216 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Lava Smart 4 Plus
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 424216 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 412 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1423 vs 846
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 9/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Lava Smart 4 Plus, the HMD Vibe scores 6 points higher (27/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe leads (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Lava Smart 4 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Lava Smart 4 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 176.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (31/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The HMD Vibe edges out the Lava Smart 4 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Lava Smart 4 Plus — 21/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The HMD Vibe leads on performance (31/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the HMD Vibe (31/100 vs 9/100).