Lava Iris 356
#7068
Micromax A45
#7395Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 356
Micromax A45
Performance
54.948.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
15.213.1
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
24.514.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.719.1
Summary
- The Lava Iris 356 and Micromax A45 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Iris 356 is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, while the A45 has a lower 650 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 180MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Iris 356.
- The camera on the A45 is superior with a 2 MP rear sensor compared to the 1.3 MP on the Iris 356.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Iris 356 at 1500 mAh versus the A45's 1300 mAh.
- Both devices run on outdated Android versions, with the Iris 356 on Android 4.2 and the A45 on Android 2.3, affecting their software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Iris 356 being slightly lighter and slimmer than the A45.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 356
Micromax A45
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
Mediatek MT6513
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
650 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
180MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.9 x 62.5 x 12.6 mm (4.60 x 2.46 x 0.50 in)
115 x 63 x 13 mm (4.53 x 2.48 x 0.51 in)
Weight
112 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Crystal White, Black, Grey
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.86 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A