Overall Score
19.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#7338)19.4
Performance(#7828)34.0
Camera(#6132)24.2
Display(#8935)29.4
Battery(#5912)20.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6978)29.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Lava A79
Short Review
- The Lava A79 features a plastic build with dimensions of 155 x 78.6 x 9.2 mm and a weight of 134g, making it relatively lightweight and easy to handle.
- It sports a 5.5-inch TN display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 178 ppi, which may not provide the sharpest visuals.
- Performance is driven by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU paired with 1GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications.
- The rear camera is 5 MP, capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is adequate for simple selfies.
- The 2200 mAh battery offers limited longevity, and there is no fast charging or wireless charging support.
- Running on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), the software experience is dated compared to newer versions.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The device includes a standard headphone jack, which is a plus for audio enthusiasts.
- Available in black and white, the design is straightforward without any water resistance features.
- Overall, the Lava A79 is a basic smartphone suitable for essential functions.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionFor India
Display
Size5.5"
TypeTN
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~178 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz
GPUN/A
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions155 x 78.6 x 9.2 mm (6.10 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
Weight134 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer