Lava A88
#6896
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#7477Category Breakdown
Lava A88
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
36.632.7
Camera
48.415.4
Display
16.940.0
Battery
18.915.2
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
37.031.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.518.7
Summary
- The Lava A88 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160's 3.8-inch PLS LCD display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A88 is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, while the Ace 2 has a dual-core 800 MHz CPU and 768MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the A88.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ace 2 supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the A88 lacks these features.
- The A88 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Ace 2's 1500 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the A88 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Ace 2 originally shipped with Android 2.3 Gingerbread but can be upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, offering a more modern experience on the A88.
- Overall, the A88 presents superior specifications in most categories.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava A88
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
For India
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
5"
3.8"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 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 1.5 GHz
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.5 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
157 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass