Category Breakdown
Lava X17
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Performance
40.143.7
Camera
27.935.2
Display
56.519.1
Battery
21.022.4
Build
0.284.0
Connectivity
39.247.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.627.7
Summary
- The Lava X17 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 has a slightly larger 5.25-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a quad-core CPU, but the Grand 2 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and slightly more RAM at 1.5GB compared to the X17's 1GB.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Grand 2's camera has a wider aperture and includes stereo sound recording.
- The X17 has a smaller 2350 mAh battery, whereas the Grand 2 offers a 2600 mAh capacity.
- In terms of software, the X17 runs a more recent version of Android, while the Grand 2 is initially on Android 4.3 but can be upgraded to 4.4.2.
- The build quality of the Grand 2 includes a glass front and plastic back, making it slightly heavier than the X17, which has a more basic design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X17
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2013
Description
For India
Versions: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7105 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7102 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
5.25"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 72 x 8.5 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (5.78 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
163 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, Black/Gold, White/Gold
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/21/5.76 Mbps (region dependent)/ LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps (SM-G7105)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, 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 OS
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

