Category Breakdown
Lava Iris X1
Orange San Diego
Performance
42.344.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
54.417.9
Battery
20.01.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.537.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.314.8
Summary
- The Lava Iris X1 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Orange San Diego has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Iris X1 is powered by a quad-core Broadcom chipset at 1.2 GHz, whereas the San Diego uses a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, providing better processing speed.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Iris X1 offers a 2 MP front camera, unlike the San Diego.
- The Iris X1 has a 2100 mAh battery, while the San Diego's battery capacity is unspecified, which may affect longevity.
- The Iris X1 runs on Android 4.4.2, providing a more modern software experience compared to the San Diego's Android 2.3.7, which can be upgraded to 4.0.4.
- Overall, the Iris X1 offers a more contemporary design and software experience, while the San Diego excels in display resolution.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris X1
Orange San Diego
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
For India
Previously known as Orange Santa Clara
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~297 ppi density)
PPI
480
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM23550
Intel Atom Z2460
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
1.6 GHz
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB (12GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion battery
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)
123 x 63 x 10 mm (4.84 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
138 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, LE
2.1, A2DP
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 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

