Lava Iris 400s
#6531
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 400s
Plum Axe
Performance
27.934.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.434.1
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.625.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.319.6
Summary
- The Lava Iris 400s and Plum Axe both feature a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Iris uses an IPS LCD while the Axe has a TFT display, which may affect viewing angles and color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the Iris is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, offering slightly better processing power compared to the Axe's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Axe includes autofocus, potentially enhancing photo quality.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1400 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless options available on either.
- The Iris runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more updated software experience compared to the Axe's Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- Build-wise, the Iris is slightly larger and heavier than the Axe, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 400s
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
For India
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
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
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125 x 64 x 10.2 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.40 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass