Karbonn A15
#8012
Lava Iris 250
#8048Category Breakdown
Karbonn A15
Lava Iris 250
Performance
26.225.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.214.5
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
23.729.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.716.5
Summary
- The Karbonn A15 and Lava Iris 250 both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A15 has a single-core 1.0 GHz CPU, while the Iris 250 utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, which may provide slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization, but the Iris 250 benefits from a marginally larger battery capacity at 1450 mAh compared to the A15's 1420 mAh.
- The A15 runs on Android 4.0.4, whereas the Iris 250 operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Connectivity options differ slightly, with the Iris 250 supporting dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1, compared to the A15's Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A15
Lava Iris 250
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1420 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
121.5 x 63.9 x 9.8 mm (4.78 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.59 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity