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Lava Smart 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A12

Lava Smart 4
26.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A12
26.7Inno Score
20chipPerformancechip20
34Display21.9
20Camera28.8
38.8Battery38.8
20Features28
4 spec wins — Lava Smart 47 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A12

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Lava Smart 4 scores 26.6 against 26.7 for Samsung Galaxy A12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A12 edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lava Smart 4

  • Stronger display score: 34 vs 22
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A12

  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
  • 500% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 8 MP
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 3 GB
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Samsung Galaxy A12
SpecLava Smart 4Samsung Galaxy A12
Screen size6.56 ″+1%6.5 ″
Panel typeTFTPLS LCD
Resolution540x1210720x1600
Pixel density202 ppi270 ppi+34%
Refresh rate90 Hz+50%60 Hz
Peak brightness—472 nits
Screen-to-body81.9 %82.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Samsung Galaxy A12
SpecLava Smart 4Samsung Galaxy A12
ChipsetUnisoc SC9863AMediaTek Helio P35
RAM (max)3 GB6 GB+100%
Storage options32GB32/64/128GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Samsung Galaxy A12
SpecLava Smart 4Samsung Galaxy A12
Main camera8 MP48 MP+500%
Main aperture—f/2.0
Ultra-wide—5 MP
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Samsung Galaxy A12
SpecLava Smart 4Samsung Galaxy A12
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W15 W+50%

Design

Design comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Samsung Galaxy A12
SpecLava Smart 4Samsung Galaxy A12
Weight197 g+4%205 g
Thickness8.8 mm+1%8.9 mm
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Samsung Galaxy A12
SpecLava Smart 4Samsung Galaxy A12
5GNoNo
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 4
Bluetooth4.25.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Samsung Galaxy A12
SpecLava Smart 4Samsung Galaxy A12
OS at launchAndroid 16 GoAndroid 10
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Lava Smart 4 versus Samsung Galaxy A12
SpecLava Smart 4Samsung Galaxy A12
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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