Category Breakdown
Lava A59
Lava A68
Performance
35.234.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.017.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.027.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.018.9
Summary
- The Lava A59 and A68 both feature a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the A59 is equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, while the A68 has a slightly slower quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU but benefits from 8GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both models have a 5 MP rear camera with video recording capabilities, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity is identical at 1750 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- The A59 runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), whereas the A68 is upgraded to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), providing a more refined software experience.
- Build-wise, the A59 is slightly heavier at 155g compared to the A68's 130g, and the A68 has a marginally thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava A59
Lava A68
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
For India
For India
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA, LED flash
VGA, LED flash
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
1750 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 66 x 9.3 mm (5.28 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
134 x 66 x 9.6 mm (5.28 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
Weight
155 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

