Lava Smart 4 vs TCL P80 5G
The Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $69 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 5G leads — 55/100 vs 20/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL P80 5G is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the TCL P80 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4
TCL P80 5G
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $69 vs $229
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 846
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 vs the TCL P80 5G, the TCL P80 5G scores 35 points higher (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (40/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Smart 4 — 36/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; 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 TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1210 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 Go | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | $69 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 5G leads Lava Smart 4 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Lava Smart 4 was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 by 35 points (55/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 and the TCL P80 5G?
The Lava Smart 4 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 over the TCL P80 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the TCL P80 5G (84/100 vs 31/100).