Category Breakdown
HTC A12
Lava Pixel V1
Performance
47.847.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.022.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.628.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.525.3
Summary
- The HTC A12 features a compact 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Pixel V1 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the HTC A12 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Lava Pixel V1 offers a quad-core CPU with 2GB of RAM, providing a smoother experience for multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Lava Pixel V1 includes a higher resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the HTC's 1.3 MP.
- The Lava Pixel V1 also has a larger 2560 mAh battery compared to the HTC A12's 2100 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- On the software front, the HTC A12 runs on Android 4.4.4 with Sense UI, while the Lava Pixel V1 comes with Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC A12
Lava Pixel V1
General
Release Date
N/A
2015
Announced
N/A
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF (13 MP via SW interpolation)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP, 8 MP via SW interpolation
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2560 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2560 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.8 x 69.5 x 9.5 mm (5.50 x 2.74 x 0.37 in)
152.1 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm (5.99 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Gold
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 / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
