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Lava Smart 4 vs Redmi A3

Lava Smart 4
26.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
20Performance20
34Display35.2
20Camera20
38.8Battery38.8
20Features20
0 spec wins — Lava Smart 44 spec wins — Redmi A3

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Lava Smart 4 scores 26.6 against 26.8 for Redmi A3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi A3 edges ahead in display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lava Smart 4

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Redmi A3

  • 33% higher Pixel density: 268 ppi vs 202 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Redmi A3
SpecLava Smart 4Redmi A3
Screen size6.56 ″6.71 ″+2%
Panel typeTFTIPS LCD
Resolution540x12101650x720
Pixel density202 ppi268 ppi+33%
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Screen-to-body81.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Redmi A3
SpecLava Smart 4Redmi A3
ChipsetUnisoc SC9863AMediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)3 GB3 GB
Storage options32GB64GB / 128GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Redmi A3
SpecLava Smart 4Redmi A3
Main camera8 MP8 MP
Main aperture—f/2.0
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Redmi A3
SpecLava Smart 4Redmi A3
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W10 W

Design

Design comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Redmi A3
SpecLava Smart 4Redmi A3
Weight197 g193 g+2%
Thickness8.8 mm8.3 mm+6%
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Redmi A3
SpecLava Smart 4Redmi A3
5GNoNo
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth4.25.3
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Redmi A3
SpecLava Smart 4Redmi A3
OS at launchAndroid 16 GoAndroid 14
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Redmi A3
SpecLava Smart 4Redmi A3
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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