Category Breakdown
Lava Icon
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX405H
Performance
39.647.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.571.4
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
31.439.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.228.8
Summary
- The Lava Icon features a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the ZTE nubia Z5S mini's 4.7-inch IGZO IPS LCD, though both share a 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Icon is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the nubia Z5S mini has a slightly slower 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Icon has a 2500 mAh battery, which is larger than the nubia's 2000 mAh, but neither supports fast or wireless charging.
- The Icon runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the nubia operates on an older Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), impacting the software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Icon is heavier at 143g with dimensions of 143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm, while the nubia is lighter at 117.9g and more compact at 134.9 x 65.8 x 8.6 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Icon
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX405H
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
For India
Also known as ZTE Nubia Z5s mini LTE
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
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, 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)
134.9 x 65.8 x 8.6 mm (5.31 x 2.59 x 0.34 in)
Weight
143 g
117.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
