Lava A97 2GB+
#5679
LG K7 (2017)
#5976Category Breakdown
Lava A97 2GB+
LG K7 (2017)
Performance
42.941.6
Camera
24.215.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
21.021.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.445.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.825.7
Summary
- The Lava A97 2GB+ and LG K7 (2017) both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Lava A97 is equipped with a Spreadtrum SC9832 chipset and a slightly higher RAM option of 2GB, while the LG K7 uses a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with options for 1GB and 2GB RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, delivering comparable photography capabilities.
- The LG K7 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2500 mAh compared to the Lava A97's 2350 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The Lava A97 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, whereas the LG K7 operates on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, indicating a more updated software experience for the Lava device.
- Build quality is similar, with the LG K7 being lighter and slightly slimmer than the Lava A97.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava A97 2GB+
LG K7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
For India
Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9832
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 72 x 9.2 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
Weight
160 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Silver, Blue
Titan, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity