Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 506Q
ZTE Speed
Performance
30.447.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
17.717.7
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.137.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.521.1
Summary
- The Lava Iris 506Q features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Speed has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lava Iris is equipped with a quad-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the ZTE Speed offers a similar CPU but with 8GB of RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Speed includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the Lava Iris.
- They both have a 2000 mAh battery with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Lava runs on Android 4.2, while the ZTE operates on a slightly newer Android 4.4.2, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Build-wise, the Lava is slightly larger and heavier than the ZTE, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 506Q
ZTE Speed
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
For India
For Boost Mobile
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels (TBC), 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 306
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-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)
134.6 x 66 x 10.2 mm (5.30 x 2.60 x 0.40 in)
Weight
143.5 g
136.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

