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Lava Iris X1 Atom S

Lava Iris X1 Atom S

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Samsung I9103 Galaxy R

Samsung I9103 Galaxy R

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Category Breakdown

Lava Iris X1 Atom S
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
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 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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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

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
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 & Design

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

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 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

Software

Operating System

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

OS Version

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes