Lava Iris X1 Atom S
#6597
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
#8646Category Breakdown
Lava Iris X1 Atom S
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.152.3
Summary
- The Lava Iris X1 Atom S and Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Galaxy Beam has a slightly heavier build at 145.3g compared to the Iris X1 Atom S's 112g.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Beam is equipped with a dual-core CPU and a Mali-400 GPU, while the Iris X1 Atom S has a single-core CPU, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Beam offers autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Iris X1 Atom S lacks these features.
- The Galaxy Beam also has a larger battery capacity of 2000mAh compared to the 1400mAh in the Iris X1 Atom S, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Iris X1 Atom S runs Android 4.4.2, while the Galaxy Beam initially runs Android 2.3.6 but can be upgraded to 4.1, offering a more modern experience on the Lava device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris X1 Atom S
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
125.5 x 63.4 x 9.7 mm (4.94 x 2.50 x 0.38 in)
124 x 64.2 x 12.5 mm (4.88 x 2.53 x 0.49 in)
Weight
112 g
145.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes