Category Breakdown
Lava Icon
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A
Performance
39.655.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.571.4
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.441.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.228.2
Summary
- The Lava Icon features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IGZO IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lava Icon is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, whereas the ZTE nubia utilizes a more powerful quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 chipset.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, delivering similar photographic capabilities.
- The Lava Icon has a 2500 mAh battery, compared to the ZTE's 2000 mAh, providing a slight edge in battery capacity.
- Both phones run on older Android versions, with the Lava on Android 4.4.2 and the ZTE on Android 4.2.2, offering a comparable software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Lava being slightly larger and heavier than the ZTE, which is available in multiple color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Icon
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IGZO IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
N/A
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, 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)
134.8 x 65.8 x 7.6 mm (5.31 x 2.59 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Green, Pink, Yellow, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
