Category Breakdown
Lava Icon
ZTE Grand X4
Performance
39.653.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.825.5
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
31.449.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.230.1
Summary
- The Lava Icon and ZTE Grand X4 both feature IPS LCD displays, but the Grand X4 offers a larger 5.5-inch screen compared to the Icon's 5.0 inches, resulting in a lower pixel density of ~267 ppi versus ~294 ppi for the Icon.
- In terms of performance, the Grand X4 is powered by a Snapdragon 425 chipset, providing a slight edge with a 1.4 GHz CPU compared to the Icon's 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with identical video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- The Grand X4 has a larger battery capacity of 3140 mAh compared to the Icon's 2500 mAh, likely offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Icon runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Grand X4 is equipped with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), indicating a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Grand X4 is heavier and bulkier, measuring 155.2 x 77 x 9.1 mm and weighing 162 g, while the Icon is more compact at 143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm and 143 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Icon
ZTE Grand X4
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
For India
For Cricket
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3140 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3140 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
155.2 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.11 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight
143 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
