Honor GT Pro vs Lava Smart 4
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $485 and $69. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 20/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 153,667); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 doesn't; the Lava Smart 4 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Lava Smart 4
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $69 vs $485
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Lava Smart 4, the Honor GT Pro scores 63 points higher (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, 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 Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Lava Smart 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $69 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Lava Smart 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Lava Smart 4 by 2034.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $416. Lava Smart 4 was $416 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (92/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (70/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Lava Smart 4?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 by 63 points (83/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Lava Smart 4?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Lava Smart 4 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Lava Smart 4?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Lava Smart 4?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Lava Smart 4?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.