Lava Smart 4 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 20/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 153,667); the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 203g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 42 points higher (62/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (71/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1210 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 Go | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $69 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Lava Smart 4 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (71/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 by 42 points (62/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Lava Smart 4 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.