Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 401e
LG Apex
Performance
53.144.9
Camera
39.611.9
Display
34.134.1
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
22.425.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.817.6
Summary
- The Lava Iris 401e features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG Apex has a smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 292 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Iris 401e is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, compared to the LG Apex's 600 MHz processor, giving the Iris a performance edge.
- Both devices have a rear camera of 3.15 MP, but the LG Apex includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Both phones are equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, providing similar battery life.
- The Iris 401e runs on Android 2.3.5, whereas the LG Apex operates on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, offering a slightly more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Iris is lighter at 133g, while the Apex is heavier at 158g and has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 401e
LG Apex
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
For India
For U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU
1.0 GHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 63 x 10 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
116 x 56 x 16 mm (4.57 x 2.20 x 0.63 in)
Weight
133 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey/Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.36 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass

