Category Breakdown
Lava Iris X5
Lava Pixel V1
Performance
34.047.3
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.022.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.128.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.825.3
Summary
- The Lava Iris X5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Pixel V1 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Iris X5 is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Pixel V1 offers a slightly faster quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU with 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Pixel V1 can simulate a higher resolution of 13 MP through software interpolation.
- The Iris X5 has a smaller 2100 mAh battery compared to the Pixel V1's 2560 mAh, which may result in better longevity for the latter.
- Software-wise, the Iris X5 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Pixel V1 comes with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) and is upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris X5
Lava Pixel V1
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
For India
For India
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF (13 MP via SW interpolation)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, 8 MP via SW interpolation
Front Camera Features
LED flash
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
2560 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2560 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.5 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
152.1 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm (5.99 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
134 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Grey
White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
