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 MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 25/100 vs 21/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 is faster in AnTuTu (193,858 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 205 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 846 vs 781
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 193858 vs 153667
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 Plus vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 4 points higher (25/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 and the Lava Smart 4 Plus are nearly equal (11/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 Plus | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 Plus and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A5 leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Smart 4 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 and the Lava Smart 4 Plus are nearly equal (11/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Lava Smart 4 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 25/100.
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 battery life — better on the Redmi A5 (66/100 vs 43/100).