Lava Iris X8
#5592
Samsung Z
#4327Category Breakdown
Lava Iris X8
Samsung Z
Performance
40.548.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
56.580.4
Battery
21.822.4
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
29.454.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.134.5
Summary
- The Lava Iris X8 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Z has a slightly smaller 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 306 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Iris X8 is powered by an octa-core 1.4 GHz processor and has 1GB or 2GB of RAM, whereas the Samsung Z utilizes a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU with 16GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Samsung Z includes autofocus, enhancing its photography potential.
- The Iris X8 has a 2500 mAh battery, while the Samsung Z has a slightly larger 2600 mAh battery.
- In terms of software, the Iris X8 runs on Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 5.1), whereas the Samsung Z operates on Tizen 2.2.1, which may affect app availability and user experience.
- The build quality of both devices is comparable, with the Iris X8 being slightly heavier at 160g compared to the Samsung Z's 136g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris X8
Samsung Z
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
For India
Also known as Samsung Z Z910F
Display
Size
5"
4.8"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.3 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
3 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.4 x 71 x 8.6 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 mm (5.44 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
Weight
160 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Black/brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, 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), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Tizen 2.2.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate