Lava Smart 4 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 21/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 153,667); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 63 points higher (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 Plus | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 Plus and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (91/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 63 points (84/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Lava Smart 4 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.