Lava Smart 4 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 21/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 153,667); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 61 points higher (82/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 96.7% 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 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (97/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 61 points (82/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Lava Smart 4 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.