Category Breakdown
Gionee Ctrl V4s
Lava A97 2GB+
Performance
35.442.9
Camera
14.124.2
Display
54.454.4
Battery
17.421.0
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
29.440.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.526.8
Summary
- The Gionee Ctrl V4s features a compact 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Lava A97 2GB+ offers a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the Lava model has more RAM at 2GB compared to the Gionee's 1GB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Lava A97 has a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Gionee has a smaller 1800 mAh battery, whereas the Lava A97 has a larger 2350 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage.
- Finally, the Gionee runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Lava operates on a more recent Android 7.0 (Nougat), likely offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee Ctrl V4s
Lava A97 2GB+
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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
N/A
Spreadtrum SC9832
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 65 x 7.8 mm (5.16 x 2.56 x 0.31 in)
145 x 72 x 9.2 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gold, Silver, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

