Lava Smart 4 vs Redmi A3X
The Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $69 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A3X leads — 21/100 vs 20/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A3X is faster in AnTuTu (193,858 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4
Redmi A3X
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 205 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 846 vs 781
- Cheaper at launch: $69 vs $80
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 193858 vs 153667
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 vs the Redmi A3X, the Redmi A3X scores 1 points higher (21/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Lava Smart 4 — 36/100, Redmi A3X — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi A3X and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (11/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A3X and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 540x1210 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 Go | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $69 | $80 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A3X leads Lava Smart 4 by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Lava Smart 4 was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A3X and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (11/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A3X and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 or the Redmi A3X?
The Redmi A3X edges out the Lava Smart 4 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 and the Redmi A3X?
The Lava Smart 4 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 over the Redmi A3X?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi A3X (61/100 vs 52/100).