Lava Iris 550Q
#6788
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
#6722Category Breakdown
Lava Iris 550Q
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
30.535.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.555.2
Battery
22.420.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.630.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.122.4
Summary
- The Lava Iris 550Q and Maxwest Nitro 5.5 both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the Iris has a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels compared to the Nitro's 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Iris is equipped with a quad-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, while the Nitro has a dual-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, which may lead to better multitasking on the Iris.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Iris supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Nitro is limited to 720p.
- The Iris also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2600 mAh compared to the Nitro's 2200 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Iris runs on Android 4.2, while the Nitro operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a slightly more updated experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices being comparable in weight and dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris 550Q
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, 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)
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
Weight
177 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
4.0, A2DP
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