Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 550Q
Lava Z10
Performance
30.549.6
Camera
19.124.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.422.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.640.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.128.6
Summary
- The Lava Iris 550Q features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z10 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Iris 550Q is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Z10 offers a more efficient quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU with options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z10's camera has a wider aperture (f/2.0) and a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Iris 550Q's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Iris 550Q at 2600 mAh and the Z10 at 2620 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The Iris 550Q runs on Android 4.2, while the Z10 benefits from a more recent Android 6.0, offering a better software experience.
- The build quality of the Z10 is more compact and lighter, measuring 143.2 x 71 x 8.4 mm and weighing 148g, compared to the Iris 550Q's larger dimensions and heavier weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 550Q
Lava Z10
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
For India
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156 x 77.8 x 9.8 mm (6.14 x 3.06 x 0.39 in)
143.2 x 71 x 8.4 mm (5.64 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
177 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gold, Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

