Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 503
Philips W3500
Performance
25.732.7
Camera
39.612.7
Display
55.216.9
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.127.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.114.0
Summary
- The Lava Iris 503 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Philips W3500's 5.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Iris 503 is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, while the W3500 has a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU but only 1GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking on the Iris.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Iris 503 having a 3.15 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, whereas the W3500 boasts a 5 MP rear camera but lacks a front camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the W3500 at 2200 mAh compared to the Iris 503's 2000 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and have similar connectivity options, although the W3500 supports Bluetooth 3.0, which may offer better connectivity features.
- Overall, the build quality is similar, with the Iris 503 being slightly thicker and heavier than the W3500.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 503
Philips W3500
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
Panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.2 x 73.3 x 10.5 mm (5.64 x 2.89 x 0.41 in)
142 x 73.6 x 9.7 mm (5.59 x 2.90 x 0.38 in)
Weight
175 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

