Lava Smart 4 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 21/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 153,667); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 69 points higher (90/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 Plus | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 Plus and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 96.9% 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 69 points (90/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Smart 4 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 Plus over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.