Category Breakdown
Lava Iris Fuel F1 Mini
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
Performance
29.534.3
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.939.2
Battery
18.916.4
Build
0.216.9
Connectivity
24.428.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.718.2
Summary
- The Lava Iris Fuel F1 Mini and Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL both feature a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Galaxy SL uses SC-LCD technology, which may offer better color reproduction compared to the TFT display of the Iris Fuel F1 Mini.
- In terms of performance, the Iris Fuel F1 Mini has 8GB of RAM, while the Galaxy SL has 4GB, but the latter utilizes a TI OMAP 3630 chipset with a PowerVR GPU, potentially providing better graphics performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy SL supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Iris Fuel F1 Mini does not.
- The Iris Fuel F1 Mini has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1650 mAh battery in the Galaxy SL.
- Software-wise, the Iris Fuel F1 Mini runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Galaxy SL operates on an older Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), with TouchWiz UI.
- Overall, the Iris Fuel F1 Mini offers a more recent software experience and better battery capacity, while the Galaxy SL provides superior camera capabilities and performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris Fuel F1 Mini
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
SC-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 478MB RAM, 16GB 478MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
123.7 x 64.2 x 10.6 mm (4.87 x 2.53 x 0.42 in)
Weight
N/A
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.34 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
2.1, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

