Category Breakdown
BLU Studio View XL
Lava Icon
Performance
45.639.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.431.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.724.2
Summary
- The BLU Studio View XL features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the Lava Icon's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, but the BLU has 1GB of RAM while the Lava has 2GB, potentially providing better multitasking on the Lava.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Lava offers autofocus.
- The BLU Studio View XL has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Lava Icon's 2500 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- The BLU runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Lava operates on the older Android 4.4.2 KitKat, leading to a more outdated software experience on the Lava.
- Overall, the BLU Studio View XL offers a larger display and newer software, while the Lava Icon provides slightly better RAM and autofocus in its camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio View XL
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 74.3 x 9.3 mm (6.30 x 2.93 x 0.37 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
174 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
