Lava Smart 4 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads — 69/100 vs 20/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,240,821 vs 153,667); the Tecno Camon 30 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 210g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Tecno Camon 30 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1240821 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1256 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 846
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 vs the Tecno Camon 30 Premier, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores 49 points higher (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1210 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 Go | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | 162.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $69 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 and Tecno Camon 30 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads Lava Smart 4 by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (65/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 by 49 points (69/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Lava Smart 4 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on performance (65/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 over the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.