Lava Smart 4 Plus vs Redmi A5
The Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 36/100 vs 21/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 Plus vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 15 points higher (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 leads (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 leads (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 Plus | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (32/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 is noticeably better than the Lava Smart 4 Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Redmi A5?
The Lava Smart 4 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on performance (32/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 Plus over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi A5 (32/100 vs 9/100).