Lava Iris 348
#7218
Parla Sonic 3.5S
#7154Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 348
Parla Sonic 3.5S
Performance
53.153.3
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.033.2
Battery
11.613.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
16.730.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.020.3
Summary
- The Lava Iris 348 and Parla Sonic 3.5S both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Parla model offers 256K colors compared to the Lava's standard.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, although the Parla utilizes a Spreadtrum 7715 chipset with a Mali-400 GPU, potentially providing a slight edge in graphics.
- Both cameras are 2 MP without optical image stabilization, but the Parla's camera includes autofocus and supports video recording at 480p.
- The Parla Sonic 3.5S has a larger battery capacity of 1300 mAh compared to the Lava's 1100 mAh, which may result in better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4 (KitKat) and lack advanced features like stereo speakers or wireless charging.
- The Lava Iris 348 is slightly smaller and lighter, while the Parla Sonic 3.5S offers better connectivity options with Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 348
Parla Sonic 3.5S
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum 7715
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 61.6 x 11.3 mm (4.57 x 2.43 x 0.44 in)
117.8 x 63 x 11.7 mm (4.64 x 2.48 x 0.46 in)
Weight
N/A
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer