Overall Score
21.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6896)21.5
Performance(#7335)36.6
Camera(#1763)48.4
Display(#10554)16.9
Battery(#6192)18.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5914)37.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Lava A88
Short Review
- The Lava A88 features a compact design with dimensions of 145.5 x 72 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 157g, making it easy to handle.
- It sports a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 196 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, although the internal storage is limited to 4GB.
- The rear camera is 5 MP, capable of video recording, while the front camera is a 2 MP shooter.
- The battery capacity is 2000 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- Running on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), the software experience may feel outdated compared to newer versions.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G support and NFC.
- The phone is available in black and white colors, but it does not offer water resistance.
- Overall, the Lava A88 provides basic functionality suitable for everyday tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionFor India
Display
Size5"
TypeTFT
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz
GPUN/A
Memory4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions145.5 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight157 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
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