Lava Iris X1 Atom S
#7799
Sony Xperia U
#8386Category Breakdown
Lava Iris X1 Atom S
Sony Xperia U
Performance
29.537.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.013.4
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
27.431.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.315.3
Summary
- The Lava Iris X1 Atom S features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia U has a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU and have 8GB of internal storage, but the Xperia U utilizes a dual-core processor, potentially offering better performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia U supports autofocus and can record video at 720p.
- The Iris X1 Atom S has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1400 mAh compared to the Xperia U's 1320 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Iris X1 Atom S runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Xperia U initially shipped with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.0, offering a more modern experience on the Lava device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris X1 Atom S
Sony Xperia U
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
For India
Previously known as Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
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 (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
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
1400 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1320 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)
112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Weight
112 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
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, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass