Lava Smart 4 Plus vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 21/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 153,667); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 Plus doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Smart 4 Plus

Performance 9
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 46
Value for money —

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?


  • Better portability (46/100 vs 45/100)

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 846
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Smart 4 Plus vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 50 points higher (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Smart 4 Plus Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Unisoc SC9863A MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 153667 2726802
Geekbench Single 205 2725
Geekbench Multi 846 8932
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight — 219 g
Launch price — $300

Camera comparison

Lava Smart 4 Plus

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Lava Smart 4 Plus

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Lava Smart 4 Plus

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Smart 4 Plus and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Smart 4 Plus Unisoc SC9863A
21/100
153667 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +94.4%
2726802 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Smart 4 Plus

Price unknown

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (89/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (84/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Lava Smart 4 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 Plus over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.