Lava Smart 4 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 20/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 153,667); the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 doesn't; the Lava Smart 4 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 299g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 846
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 44 points higher (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1210 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 Go | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $69 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Lava Smart 4 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom V Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (74/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 by 44 points (64/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Lava Smart 4 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.