HP Pre 3
#6539
Lava A68
#7745Category Breakdown
HP Pre 3
Lava A68
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.153.2
Summary
- The HP Pre 3 features a smaller 3.58-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lava A68 has a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pre 3 is powered by a 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU, whereas the A68 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, both equipped with 8GB of storage but differing RAM configurations.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A68 supports video recording, while the Pre 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Lava A68 has a larger 1750 mAh battery compared to the Pre 3's 1230 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Pre 3 runs on HP webOS 2.2, while the A68 operates on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), offering a more modern user experience.
- The build quality of the Pre 3 is thicker and heavier at 156g, compared to the lighter and slimmer A68 at 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP Pre 3
Lava A68
General
Release Date
2011
2016
Announced
2011
2016
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
3.58"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~261 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA, LED flash
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111 x 64 x 16 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 0.63 in)
134 x 66 x 9.6 mm (5.28 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
Weight
156 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
HP webOS 2.2
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
HP webOS 2.2
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes