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Lava A68

Lava A68

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Samsung Galaxy J1 4G

Samsung Galaxy J1 4G

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Category Breakdown

Lava A68
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
Performance
34.030.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.017.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.449.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.915.9

Summary

  • The Lava A68 and Samsung Galaxy J1 4G both feature TFT displays, with the A68 having a slightly larger 4.5-inch screen compared to the J1's 4.3 inches, though both offer similar resolutions resulting in comparable pixel densities.
  • In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, but the A68 has 1GB of RAM versus the J1's 768MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
  • Camera specifications are similar, with both featuring a 5 MP rear camera, but the J1 includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the A68 lacks these features.
  • The Galaxy J1 has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1850 mAh compared to the A68's 1750 mAh, potentially offering slightly better longevity.
  • The A68 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a more updated software experience than the J1, which operates on Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
  • In terms of build, the J1 is lighter and slightly slimmer than the A68, contributing to a more compact feel.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lava A68
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G

General

Release Date

2016
2015

Announced

2016
2015

Description

For India
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 4G Duos with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size

4.5"
4.3"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA, LED flash
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1750 mAh
1850 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

134 x 66 x 9.6 mm (5.28 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)

Weight

130 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Gold, Silver
White, Black, Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, EDR
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity