Lava Iris 401
#6894
NIU Niutek 4.0D
#6820Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 401
NIU Niutek 4.0D
Performance
56.461.9
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.515.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.031.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.521.9
Summary
- The Lava Iris 401 and NIU Niutek 4.0D both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Iris 401 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Niutek 4.0D has a slightly slower 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, though both have 512MB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Niutek offers a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, unlike the Iris 401.
- The Niutek has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the Iris 401's 1450 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android 4.2.x, but the Niutek's software experience may be slightly enhanced due to its newer chipset.
- Build quality shows the Niutek is slightly lighter and slimmer than the Iris 401, which may contribute to a more comfortable handling experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 401
NIU Niutek 4.0D
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2013
Description
For India
Single SIM: NiuTek 4.0DCDual SIM: NiuTek 4.0D
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
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 MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
126 x 65 x 10.4 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.41 in)
127 x 62.9 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity