Category Breakdown
Lava Iris X1
LG K7 (2017)
Performance
42.341.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
20.021.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.545.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.325.7
Summary
- The Lava Iris X1 features a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the LG K7 (2017) offers a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Iris X1 is powered by a Broadcom chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the LG K7's Mediatek processor running at 1.1 GHz.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Iris X1 can record video at 1080p, whereas the K7 is limited to 720p.
- The K7 has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Iris X1's 2100 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Iris X1 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the K7 operates on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), providing a more updated software experience.
- Both phones lack water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris X1
LG K7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
For India
Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM23550
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 66 x 8.9 mm (5.28 x 2.60 x 0.35 in)
145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
Weight
138 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Titan, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

