Lava Pixel V1
#6080
Xiaomi Mi 2
#6197Category Breakdown
Lava Pixel V1
Xiaomi Mi 2
Performance
47.356.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.218.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.637.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.324.8
Summary
- The Lava Pixel V1 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 2 has a smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lava is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Xiaomi utilizes a more powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Mi 2 offers a wider aperture for potentially better low-light performance.
- The Lava Pixel V1 has a larger 2560 mAh battery compared to the Mi 2's 2000 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Lava runs on Android 5.1.1 (upgradable to 6.0), while the Xiaomi operates on an older Android 4.1 (upgradable to 4.4.4) with MIUI, indicating a more modern software experience on the Lava.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Pixel V1
Xiaomi Mi 2
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF (13 MP via SW interpolation)
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, 8 MP via SW interpolation
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2560 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2560 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.1 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm (5.99 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
126 x 62 x 10.2 mm (4.96 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)
Weight
135 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gold
White, green, blue, red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer