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SMOK RPM Series Compared: RPM C, RPM 4, RPM 5 and RPM 85, Which One to Buy in Dubai

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SMOK RPM series compared – RPM C, RPM 4, RPM 5 and RPM 85 pod kits in Dubai

The SMOK RPM series, from SMOK, the Shenzhen vape hardware brand, runs from the 50W RPM C to the 85W RPM 85 pod mod, at 120–150 AED on vapsshop.ae, and every model takes SMOK’s press-fit RPM or LP2 coils. That shared coil ecosystem is why the choice is about battery, screen and power rather than flavour. Our verdict: the RPM 4 is the best all-rounder at 120 AED, the RPM 85 is the pick for battery and headroom, and the RPM C is the one to buy only if you want the simplest 50W device in the family.

Last tested/updated: 3 September 2026. Every price and spec below was checked against the live vapsshop.ae product pages on that date; the RPM 100 is out of stock and left out. This guide is for adults aged 18+ only.

In this review

The range at a glance

Five RPM kits are in stock on vapsshop.ae (the RPM 4 comes in two finishes at the same price). Every figure comes from the live product page; the battery-per-dirham column is our own calculation.

ModelPriceBatteryOutputPodCoilsScreenSizemAh per AED
RPM C120 AED1650mAh50W max2ml refillable, adjustable airflowRPM seriesNot listedNot listed13.8
RPM 4 Regular120 AED1650mAh5–60W, 0.8–4.0V5ml (RPM and LP2 pods), stepless airflowRPM and LP2 (0.4Ω RPM mesh, 0.23Ω LP2 mesh)0.96in TFT, two buttons103 × 27.9 × 25mm13.8
RPM 4 Leather120 AED1650mAh5–60W5ml (RPM and LP2 pods)RPM and LP20.96in TFT103 × 27.9 × 25mm13.8
RPM 5140 AED2000mAh80W2ml, adjustable airflowSub-ohm (DTL)Not listedNot listed14.3
RPM 85150 AED3000mAh85W6ml RPM 85 pods (per pod listing)RPM 3 series (per coil listing)0.96in128.5 × 29 × 36mm20.0

Where a listing doesn’t publish a figure, the table says so. Pod and coil details for the RPM 85 come from vapsshop.ae’s RPM 85 pod and RPM 3 coil listings rather than the kit page.

SMOK RPM C

The SMOK RPM C is 120 AED for a 1650mAh battery, 50W maximum, variable wattage, USB-C fast charging, a 2ml refillable pod and adjustable airflow, on RPM-series coils.

The RPM C is the entry point: the RPM 4’s battery and coil family with 10W less headroom and a smaller pod. It suits someone who wants RPM coils in the plainest package. At the same 120 AED as the RPM 4, though, it gives up the 5ml pod, the TFT screen and the LP2 coil option, which makes it hard to recommend over the RPM 4 unless you specifically want its shape. Our SMOK RPM C review covers it in depth.

SMOK RPM 4 (Regular and Leather)

The SMOK RPM 4 Regular Colors and RPM 4 Leather Series are both 120 AED: 103 × 27.9 × 25mm zinc alloy, 1650mAh, 5–60W, a 0.96in TFT with two adjustment buttons, stepless airflow, and 5ml pods for both RPM and LP2 coils (0.4Ω RPM mesh and 0.23Ω LP2 mesh included).

The RPM 4 is the range’s centre of gravity. Two coil families in one kit means it covers restricted-lung on the RPM mesh and direct-lung on the LP2 mesh, the 5ml pod is the largest below the RPM 85, and the two-button TFT makes adjustment quick. The Regular and Leather versions are identical inside; the Leather adds a wrapped panel. Our SMOK RPM 4 Regular review and RPM 4 Leather review cover each.

SMOK RPM 5

The SMOK RPM 5 is 140 AED for a 2000mAh battery, 80W, a 2ml pod and adjustable airflow, sold as a sub-ohm direct-lung kit.

The RPM 5 trades the RPM 4’s big pod for 20W more and 350mAh more battery. It is the pick if you want the most power in a compact RPM body and refilling a 2ml pod doesn’t bother you. The listing doesn’t state screen or dimensions, so check the product page before ordering if those matter. Our SMOK RPM 5 review covers it in depth.

SMOK RPM 85

The SMOK RPM 85 is 150 AED for a 128.5 × 29 × 36mm zinc-alloy pod mod with a 3000mAh battery, 85W, a fire button, a 0.96in display and USB-C. Its pods are the 6ml RPM 85/RPM 100 pods and its coils the RPM 3 mesh series (0.15Ω and 0.23Ω), both sold on vapsshop.ae.

The RPM 85 is the range’s mod: nearly twice the battery of the RPM 4, a 6ml pod and 85W. It is larger and heavier, and it is the one to buy if you run direct-lung mesh at 50W+ all day and want to charge once. Our SMOK RPM 85 review covers it in depth.

Related: SMOK Nord 50W

The SMOK Nord 50W isn’t an RPM, but at 120 AED with an 1800mAh battery it takes RPM, LP2 and Nord coils, so it belongs in this decision. If you want the RPM 4’s coil flexibility plus the Nord MTL coil family and don’t need the TFT, it is the alternative; our SMOK Nord 50W review compares the two directly.

Battery per dirham, ranked

Ranked by battery capacity divided by price: RPM 85 at 20 mAh per AED, RPM 5 at 14.3, and the RPM C and RPM 4 at 13.8.

  1. RPM 85: 20.0 (3000mAh, 150 AED)
  2. RPM 5: 14.3 (2000mAh, 140 AED)
  3. RPM 4 Regular / Leather: 13.8 (1650mAh, 120 AED)
  4. RPM C: 13.8 (1650mAh, 120 AED)

The RPM 85’s 30 AED premium over the RPM 4 buys 1350mAh, a 6ml pod and 25W, which is why it wins on this metric despite the highest sticker price. The RPM C and RPM 4 tie, and the RPM 4 wins on everything else at the same price.

Which RPM for which vaper

One kit for restricted-lung and direct-lung, best all-round value: RPM 4 Regular or Leather (120 AED). Most power in a compact body: RPM 5 (140 AED). Biggest battery and pod, all-day direct-lung: RPM 85 (150 AED). Simplest 50W RPM device: RPM C (120 AED). RPM coils plus Nord MTL coils: Nord 50W (120 AED). The full SMOK range is on the brand page.

UAE-specific notes

Two rules shape these devices in the UAE: e-liquid nicotine is capped at 20mg/ml under the MOIAT standard UAE.S 5030:2018, and nicotine products may only be sold to adults aged 18 and over under Federal Law No. 15 of 2009.

Nicotine cap. Every RPM is refillable, so the cap applies to the liquid. All e-liquid sold legally in the UAE sits at or below the 20mg/ml limit set in MOIAT’s mandatory regulation for electronic nicotine products (UAE.S 5030:2018). On sub-ohm RPM and LP2 mesh coils at 40W+, 3–6mg/ml freebase is the appropriate pairing; higher-resistance RPM coils at lower power suit salts.

Age restriction. These products are for adults aged 18 and over. Federal Law No. 15 of 2009 on Tobacco Control prohibits selling tobacco and nicotine products to anyone under 18, and vapsshop.ae verifies age at checkout. Vaping is not risk-free and this guide makes no health claims about it.

Heat and storage. A 5–6ml pod in a parked car in a Dubai summer, where interiors pass 60°C, will thin its liquid and seep past the coil, and lithium cells degrade in that heat. Keep any RPM out of direct sun, store filled pods upright, and don’t charge in a hot vehicle.

Delivery. vapsshop.ae delivers every RPM to all seven emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Dubai orders, including Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, JBR, Deira, Bur Dubai, Business Bay, Jumeirah and Al Barsha, usually arrive within about two hours; other emirates typically within 24 hours. Cash on delivery is available, and card payment is accepted for Dubai deliveries.

What other comparisons leave out

The coil families. RPM coils (RPM 2, RPM 3, RPM mesh) and LP2 coils are separate press-fit families. The RPM 4 takes both; the RPM 85 uses RPM 3 coils in its own 6ml pods. Buy the kit whose coils you can find on vapsshop.ae; SMOK RPM coils and RPM 4 LP2 coils are both stocked.

Two listings are thin. The RPM C and RPM 5 pages don’t state screen or dimensions. We’ve left those cells blank rather than fill them from memory.

Same price, different kit. The RPM C and RPM 4 cost the same; the RPM 4 has a 5ml pod, a TFT, two buttons and LP2 support. Unless you want the RPM C’s specific body, the RPM 4 is the better buy at 120 AED.

FAQ

Which SMOK RPM is the best all-rounder?

The RPM 4 at 120 AED: 1650mAh, 5–60W, a 5ml pod, a 0.96in TFT with two buttons, and support for both RPM and LP2 coils, so it covers restricted-lung and direct-lung in one kit.

Which SMOK RPM has the biggest battery?

The RPM 85 at 3000mAh, then the RPM 5 at 2000mAh, and the RPM 4 and RPM C at 1650mAh. The RPM 85 also has the largest pod at 6ml.

Do all SMOK RPM kits use the same coils?

No. The RPM C and RPM 4 use RPM-series coils, and the RPM 4 also takes LP2 coils. The RPM 85 uses RPM 3 mesh coils in its own 6ml pods. All are press-fit, and all are sold on vapsshop.ae.

What is the difference between the RPM 4 Regular and Leather?

Only the finish. Both are 120 AED with the same 1650mAh battery, 60W, TFT screen, 5ml pods and coil support; the Leather Series adds a wrapped panel.

SMOK RPM 4 or Nord 50W?

Both are 120 AED. The RPM 4 has a 5ml pod, a TFT with two buttons and 60W; the Nord 50W has an 1800mAh battery and adds the Nord MTL coil family to RPM and LP2 support. Pick the RPM 4 for the screen and pod, the Nord 50W for battery and the Nord coil.

Verdict

The RPM series shares one coil ecosystem across four bodies, so pick by battery and pod. The RPM 4 is the buy for most people at 120 AED; the RPM 85 at 150 AED is for all-day direct-lung with one charge; the RPM 5 is for maximum power in a compact body; and the RPM C is the plain option at the RPM 4’s price.

Each model’s product page is linked above, and the full SMOK range is on the brand page. For SMOK’s other pod families, the SMOK Nord 5 and Novo 5 Compared guide covers the Nord and Novo lines, and for a rival coil-based range the VOOPOO Drag Series Compared guide lines up the PnP ecosystem.

Browse the SMOK RPM range on vapsshop.ae

This guide is written for adults aged 18 and over. Vaping products contain or are used with nicotine, which is addictive. This article does not claim that any vaping product helps you stop smoking or is safer than smoking; see our Responsible Vaping & Health Disclaimer and Age Restriction Disclaimer.

More From the SMOK Range

Beyond the models compared above, SMOK’s current UAE lineup on vapsshop.ae includes several more devices, pods, and coils:

Novo Devices & Pods

RPM Devices & Pods

Nord Devices & Pods

Other SMOK Devices & Accessories

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About Md Ismail Hossain

Md Ismail Hossain is a Product Analyst at Web Solution Zone, the SEO agency handling content and search strategy for Vaps Shop AE. He researches and compiles specifications, pricing, and product details across the site's vape, pod, and e-liquid catalog to help shoppers in Dubai and the wider UAE make informed choices.

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