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Celkon A500

Celkon A500

#7418
Lava A68

Lava A68

#7440

Category Breakdown

Celkon A500
Lava A68
Performance
39.334.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
18.917.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.627.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.018.9

Summary

  • The Celkon A500 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Lava A68 has a smaller 4.5-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~218 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Celkon is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, whereas the Lava utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, potentially offering better multitasking.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither has optical image stabilization.
  • The Celkon A500 has a 2000 mAh battery, compared to the Lava A68's 1750 mAh, which may affect longevity.
  • Software-wise, the Celkon runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Lava operates on a more recent Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), providing a potentially better user experience.
  • The build quality of the Lava A68 is slightly more compact and lighter, measuring 134 x 66 x 9.6 mm and weighing 130g, compared to the Celkon's dimensions of 141.4 x 72.6 x 10.2 mm and weight of 147g.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon A500
Lava A68

General

Release Date

2014
2016

Announced

2014
2016

Description

Also known as Celkon Signature Two A500
For India

Display

Size

5"
4.5"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
N/A

CPU

Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz

GPU

Mali-400
N/A

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

VGA
VGA, LED flash

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
1750 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

141.4 x 72.6 x 10.2 mm (5.57 x 2.86 x 0.40 in)
134 x 66 x 9.6 mm (5.28 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)

Weight

147 g
130 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, Gold, Silver

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

2.0
2.1, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer