Lava Smart 4 Plus vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 21/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 Plus vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 31 points higher (52/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 Plus | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 Plus and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (54/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 31 points (52/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Smart 4 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on camera score (31/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 Plus over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (54/100 vs 9/100).