Lava Iris X1 Atom S
#6597
Sony Xperia U
#8580Category Breakdown
Lava Iris X1 Atom S
Sony Xperia U
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow
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, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes