Lava A50
#7467
Philips W536
#9125Category Breakdown
Lava A50
Philips W536
Performance
33.833.6
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.116.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.425.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.713.2
Summary
- The Lava A50 and Philips W536 both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A50 is equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, while the W536 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 4GB RAM, which may provide a smoother experience for basic tasks.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the W536 includes autofocus, potentially enhancing photo quality.
- The A50 has a smaller 1550 mAh battery compared to the W536's 1630 mAh, which may impact longevity.
- The A50 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more updated software experience than the W536's Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Build-wise, the A50 is lighter and more compact, while the W536 is slightly bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava A50
Philips W536
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
For India
N/A
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
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1550 mAh
1630 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1550 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123 x 63.4 x 9.7 mm (4.84 x 2.50 x 0.38 in)
127.5 x 65 x 11.5 mm (5.02 x 2.56 x 0.45 in)
Weight
N/A
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black + Silver
Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity