Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Lava Iris X1 Grand
Performance
39.142.3
Camera
39.619.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.929.5
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
25.527.4
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3 and Lava Iris X1 Grand both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Arty A3 is equipped with 4GB of RAM, while the Iris X1 Grand has 8GB, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Iris X1 Grand supports 1080p video recording, enhancing its multimedia capabilities.
- The Arty A3 has a 2000 mAh battery, whereas the Iris X1 Grand offers a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery, potentially resulting in longer usage time.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.4.2, but the Iris X1 Grand can be upgraded to Android 5.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Arty A3 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Iris X1 Grand.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Lava Iris X1 Grand
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 73.2 x 9.4 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.37 in)
144 x 72 x 9.2 mm (5.67 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
165 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black-gold, White-silver, White-gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

