Lava Iris 506Q
#7751
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W
#7523Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 506Q
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W
Performance
30.438.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
17.717.7
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.216.0
Connectivity
31.153.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.518.5
Summary
- The Lava Iris 506Q features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 245 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, but the Galaxy Core offers more RAM at 1.5GB compared to the Iris's 512MB, resulting in better multitasking performance.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Core can record video at 720p@30fps, while the Iris does not specify video capabilities.
- The Iris has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly less than the Galaxy Core's 2100 mAh, which may provide marginally shorter usage time.
- In terms of software, the Lava runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), whereas the Samsung operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a potentially improved software experience.
- The build quality is similar, with the Iris being slightly larger and heavier than the Galaxy Core.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 506Q
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
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
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 73 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
132.9 x 66.3 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Weight
143.5 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Grey
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass