Microsoft Lumia 550
#6712
XOLO Era 4G
#5758Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 550
XOLO Era 4G
Performance
42.240.0
Camera
15.427.9
Display
43.756.5
Battery
20.021.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.338.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.526.6
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 550 features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the XOLO Era 4G has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Era 4G uses a Spreadtrum SC9830A chipset with a faster 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Era 4G supports 1080p video recording compared to the Lumia's 720p.
- The Lumia has a 2100 mAh battery, while the Era 4G offers a larger 2500 mAh battery.
- The Lumia runs on Windows 10, whereas the Era 4G operates on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 550
XOLO Era 4G
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.8
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
480p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
145.5 x 72 x 8.5 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
141.9 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity