Lava A68
#7440
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
#8219Category Breakdown
Lava A68
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
Performance
34.037.5
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.018.9
Build
0.217.0
Connectivity
27.428.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.915.9
Summary
- The Lava A68 features a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A68 is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and has 1GB of RAM, compared to the Galaxy Beam's dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 768MB of RAM, which may result in better multitasking on the A68.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Beam includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the A68 lacks these features.
- The A68 has a 1750 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Beam has a larger 2000 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the A68 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a more modern experience compared to the Galaxy Beam's Android 2.3.6, which is upgradable to 4.1 Jelly Bean.
- Overall, the A68 offers a more contemporary software experience and better performance, while the Galaxy Beam has a slightly better camera and battery capacity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava A68
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA, LED flash
1.3 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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
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)
124 x 64.2 x 12.5 mm (4.88 x 2.53 x 0.49 in)
Weight
130 g
145.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.36 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass