Lava A72
#5724
Microsoft Lumia 550
#6712Category Breakdown
Lava A72
Microsoft Lumia 550
Performance
40.242.2
Camera
27.915.4
Display
56.543.7
Battery
21.820.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.245.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.722.5
Summary
- The Lava A72 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 550 has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 315 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A72 is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, which is faster than the Lumia's quad-core 1.1 GHz processor.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia offers autofocus, whereas the A72 does not, and the Lumia records video at 720p compared to the A72's 1080p.
- Battery capacity is also a consideration, with the A72 having a 2500 mAh battery versus the Lumia's 2100 mAh.
- The A72 runs on Android 5.1, upgradable to 6.0, while the Lumia operates on Windows 10, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava A72
Microsoft Lumia 550
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.5 x 72 x 8.5 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
142 g
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity