Lava Iris 401
#5421
Lenovo A690
#4381Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 401
Lenovo A690
Performance
59.565.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.856.6
Summary
- The Lava Iris 401 and Lenovo A690 both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Iris 401 has a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, while the A690 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, which may result in slightly better performance for the Iris 401.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A690 supports video recording at 480p, whereas the Iris 401 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Iris 401 has a 1450 mAh battery, slightly less than the A690's 1500 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- The Iris 401 runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience compared to the A690's Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread).
- In terms of build quality, the Iris 401 is lighter at 0g, while the A690 weighs 134g, making the former potentially more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 401
Lenovo A690
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
126 x 65 x 10.4 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.41 in)
124 x 65 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes