Lava Iris X8
#5592
XOLO Hive 8X
#6104Category Breakdown
Lava Iris X8
XOLO Hive 8X
Performance
40.553.0
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.818.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.430.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.125.2
Summary
- The Lava Iris X8 and XOLO Hive 8X both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Iris X8 has 1GB or 2GB of RAM, while the Hive 8X offers 2GB of RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera, but the Hive 8X includes autofocus and supports 1080p video recording, compared to the Iris X8's standard video capabilities.
- The Iris X8 has a larger 2500 mAh battery, while the Hive 8X has a smaller 1920 mAh battery, potentially affecting longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4.2, with the Iris X8 being upgradable to 5.1, offering a slightly more recent software experience.
- The build quality of the Hive 8X is slightly slimmer and lighter than the Iris X8, which may appeal to users seeking a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Iris X8
XOLO Hive 8X
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
For India
For India
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-450MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1920 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1920 mAh, non-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)
140 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
160 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual 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, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity