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Lava Iris 401e

Lava Iris 401e

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LG Apex

LG Apex

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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