Lava Flair Z1
#7366
Sony Xperia sola
#7474Category Breakdown
Lava Flair Z1
Sony Xperia sola
Performance
38.837.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
18.913.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.039.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.318.7
Summary
- The Lava Flair Z1 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the smaller 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia sola, which also has the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Flair Z1 is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Xperia sola uses a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, giving the Flair Z1 an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia sola offers autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Flair Z1 lacks these features.
- The Flair Z1 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1320 mAh battery of the Xperia sola, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Flair Z1 runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), while the Xperia sola originally shipped with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and can be upgraded to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), making the Flair Z1 more modern in terms of software experience.
- Build quality favors the Xperia sola in terms of weight, being significantly lighter at 107g compared to the 160g of the Flair Z1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Flair Z1
Sony Xperia sola
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
For India
Previously rumored as MT27i Pepper
Display
Size
5"
3.7"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB (5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
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
2000 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.5 x 72.5 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
116 x 59 x 9.9 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.39 in)
Weight
160 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass