Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 503e
ZTE Open C
Performance
25.736.3
Camera
39.69.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
18.914.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.527.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.216.7
Summary
- The Lava Iris 503e features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Open C has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Iris 503e is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Open C has a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz processor.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Open C's video recording is limited to lower resolution.
- The Iris 503e has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1400 mAh battery of the Open C, providing potentially better longevity.
- The Iris runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Open C operates on Firefox OS 1.3, offering different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the Iris is heavier at 175g, while the Open C is lighter at 125g, contributing to a more compact feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 503e
ZTE Open C
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 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
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
352x288@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 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)
126 x 64.7 x 10.8 mm (4.96 x 2.55 x 0.43 in)
Weight
175 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Orange, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1
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)
Firefox OS 1.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

