Overall Score
53.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#7669)53.2
Performance(#7257)54.3
Camera(#6687)42.0
Display(#7355)64.3
Battery(#5150)43.5
Build(#3822)70.8
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- Running on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), the software experience may feel outdated compared to newer versions.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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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 Details5 MP
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions145.5 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight157 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes