Category Breakdown
Lava Iris X1 Atom S
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
Performance
29.536.9
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.939.2
Battery
14.016.4
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
27.430.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.318.5
Summary
- The Lava Iris X1 Atom S features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung I9103 Galaxy R has a slightly larger 4.2-inch SC-LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz processors and 8GB of storage, but the Galaxy R has a dual-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Galaxy R offers autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Iris X1 Atom S lacks these features.
- The Iris X1 Atom S has a smaller 1400 mAh battery compared to the Galaxy R's 1650 mAh, potentially affecting battery life.
- Software-wise, the Iris X1 Atom S runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Galaxy R initially comes with Android 2.3.3 but is upgradable to 4.0, reflecting a more dated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices being lightweight and compact, though the Galaxy R is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris X1 Atom S
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
For India
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Z
Display
Size
4"
4.2"
Type
TFT
SC-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPU
1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
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
1400 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125.5 x 63.4 x 9.7 mm (4.94 x 2.50 x 0.38 in)
125 x 66 x 9.5 mm (4.92 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
Weight
112 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.18 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

