Category Breakdown
HTC MAX 4G
Lava A48
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.153.2
Summary
- The HTC MAX 4G, released in 2009, features a 3.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lava A48, launched in 2016, has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the HTC MAX 4G is powered by a 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Lava A48 offers a more capable quad-core 1.2 GHz processor.
- The camera capabilities differ as well, with the HTC MAX 4G having a 3.15 MP rear camera compared to the Lava A48's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is also a point of distinction, with the HTC MAX 4G housing a 1500 mAh battery, slightly outperforming the Lava A48's 1300 mAh.
- The HTC device runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Lava A48 operates on Android OS, providing a different software experience.
- Build quality sees the HTC MAX 4G weighing 151g and measuring 13.9mm thick, making it bulkier than the lighter and slimmer Lava A48, which weighs 116.4g and is 9.9mm thick.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC MAX 4G
Lava A48
General
Release Date
2009
2016
Announced
2008
2016
Description
For Yota Russia
For India
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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 ESM7206A
N/A
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
8GB 288MB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
VGA
Video Recording
CIF@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
113.5 x 63.1 x 13.9 mm (4.47 x 2.48 x 0.55 in)
125.8 x 64 x 9.9 mm (4.95 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
151 g
116.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Champagne, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, WiMAX 802.16 e
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android OS
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

