Lava Iris 501 Specifications
Brand
Lava
Handset Color
White
Form
Bar
Call Features
Loudspeaker
Model Name
Iris 501
Touch Screen
Yes, Capacitive
Sim Type
Dual Sim, GSM + GSM
In The Box
Handset, Headset, Battery, Charger
Video Recording
Yes
Rear Camera
Yes, 5 MP
Front Facing Camera
Yes, 0.3 MP
Primary Camera Features
Auto Focus, Flash
Video Player
Yes, Supports MPEG4, 3GP
Music Player
Yes, Supports MP3, MIDI
Fm
Yes, with Recording
Network Type
3G
Wap
Yes
Audio Jack
3.5 mm
Preinstalled Browser
WAP, Android
Bluetooth
Yes, Supported Profiles (A2DP)
Navigation Technology
with Google Maps
Internet Features
Email
Wifi
Yes
Gprs
Yes, Class 12
Usb Connectivity
Yes, micro USB
Sensors
Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, G-Sensor, Accelerometer
Phone Book Memory
1000
Call Memory
Yes
Sms Memory
Yes
Sar Value
GSM 900: 0.85 W/Kg, DCS 1800: 1.30 W/Kg
Important Apps
Google, Hike - Free Messaging App, Saavn - Music Player App, Fusion - Music Organiser App, Group Chat
Additional Features
Alarm Clock, Calculator, Games
Resolution
WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels
Type
TFT
Size
5 inch
Color
16 M
Talk Time
7 hrs (2G)
Standby Time
620 hrs (2G)
Expandable Memory
microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory
512 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM
Internal
4 GB
Operating Freq
GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100
Os
Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Graphics
PowerVR SGX531
Processor
1 GHz, Dual Core
Gsm/cdma
Dual SIM (GSM+GSM)
Display
5" (12.7 cm) WVGA TFT Capacitive Touch Screen
Ram
512MB
3G
Yes, WCDMA HSDPA: 7.2Mbps - HSUPA: 5.76Mbps
Radio
Yes, FM Radio with FM Recording
Compatibility
Audio: AMR, MIDI, MP3, AAC, MPEG4, 3GP
Dimensions
14.85 x 7.9 x 1.05 cm
Alarm Clock & Calculator
Multimedia & Entertainment
Music Player
Yes, MP3, MIDI
Video Player
Yes, MPEG4, 3GP
FM Radio
Yes
Games
Yes
Messaging
Yes
Platform
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Processor Speed
1 GHz
Processor Type
Dual Core
Sounds
Alert Types
MP3
Loudspeaker
Yes
Battery
Battery Type
2300 mAh
Talk Time
7 hrs
Standby Time
620 hrs
If your budget is under 10k, dont think twice. Go for it.
By Shambhu Ajithon
So after the android boom even I wanted to get hold of an android phone. With the limited budget I had, I only had a few bankable options. They were, Tipo, Micromax A 110, Lava Iris 501. Micromax has stopped production of A110 is Tipo is too small for my liking. So I took a chance and went ahead with Lava Iris 501. I bought this phone from Flipkart and it is a delight. The display is grand.
Yes, the resolution might be a bit low for your liking, but I found it pretty decent.
The 5.0 megapixel camera clicks good photos in sunlight. But the photos taken indoors might disappoint you at times though it offers decent performance for its price range.
The dual core processor along with 512 mb ram manages to keep the phone working without any lags. Temple Run 2, Lane Splitter, Angry Birds, Asphalt 6 are the games I tried running (yes, Im not a very hardcore gamer) and they worked with no problems whatsoever.
There has been an allegation that the ringtones cant be changed to anything other than the factory defaults. This is wrong. What you have to do is, open the mp3 file of your liking in the MP3 player and then touch the options touch button and simply select 'set as ringtone'.
The touch response is just as good as you find on any.
The screen is bright enough to ensure that it works good in bright daylight too.
The preinstalled apps that come with the phone are good. Asphalt 6 which is otherwise a paid game. There is also an additional MP3 player named Fusion which has an attractive interface and is very handy.
The hard back cover it comes with is a blessing.
The phone's battery is quite good for a smartphone. It could last a day or more with moderate usage.
The speakers are good.
The capacitive keys (option, home, back) go out of light when not in use and this helps save a lot of batttery and makes the device look good.
An led indicator is lacking, though.
The earphones are fairly good.
The phone takes longer than other phones to charge. But its not very frustrating either.
All in all, its a classy looking phone with GREAT value for money. If you are still confused and drawn between options, forget about the others and go for IRIS 501.
Plus, the Flipkart delivery is top notch. So, no waiting either! Im sorry if I have left out any significant piece of information. Have a great day. :)
LAVA - The future of mobile handset market.
By Nitin Shettigaron
I purchased this phone about a month ago (not from Flipkart though). I was initially worried about the quality of the phone as I had always heard from people that indian handset makers may not produce high-end quality phones like Samsung, Apple, HTC do. I still went ahead buying this phone due to my budget being 10k. Guess what, I now feel I took a right decision by not listening to people and selecting a phone through my own analysis.
I wanted to go for Micromax Canvas 2 A110, but due to its popularity, the market price is 12k from 9.9k. And because my budget was only 10k, I went ahead with LAVA IRIS 501. IRIS is amazing and has quality as good as Samsung or HTC. One of my friends has Micromax Canvas 2 and I find the camera quality of my LAVA IRIS 501 better than it.
Following are some of the features/qualities I like about my LAVA IRIS 501 -
1) The phone has got super-smooth touch sensitivity.
2) Camera quality is good and phone is capable of taking good pictures and videos.
3) Good 5 inch screen and the resolution with 16 M colors.
4) Battery back up is fairly enough and it lasts for a day or more with moderate usage.
5) The phone does not lag at all. I have played inbuilt Asphalt 6 game with around 10 apps running in background, but it didn't give lags.
6) Build quality is good and free back panel protector case adds a value in this purchase.
7) Internet surfing via 2G is fast and pinch zoom is just superb compared to other phones I have used till now!
8) WIfi reception is this phone is better than any phone I have used in my life to date. Be it Samsung, HTC or LG phones I used earlier, LAVA IRIS 501 phone gives better wifi in my room which is little inside and away from the router.
I could not find any significant negatives in this phone, so I would suggest everyone to go for it, its a very good deal at 9k, you will enjoy and might love using this phone.
Rock on lava............
By Fayaz Ptpon
.amazing display
.better touch responce
.better battery 2300mah
.better back case
.all hd games work smoothly its very nice to game lovers
.good camera
compare to canvas to iris 501 is better ...........thanks lava
Excellent sub 10K phone.......
By Ajaykumar Dubeon
I finally went for this phone. I got this phone today and believe me it is working as charm. I have written this review from itself. To all folks those who are looking for the sub 10 k phone; this is one to go for. No rooting is require all apps installed by me went on SD card. with the heaviest of games running on phone there is no lag at all. Camera 5MP but it is as good as any 8MP in market and plus less file size of snaps taken by this phone.
Battery life is amazing easily stay for day and half with 3 hours of call and some gaming alongwith IM's and wifi continously on.
The two rumours about this phone are proven to be false.
SMS limit is 300——- actually it is 300 conversation per number.
Ringtone cant be changed—– you can keep any mp3 file as ringtone.
The only concern is display but that is not as disheartning considering the features it has.
Go for it guys blindly... you won't regret..!!!
I have installed games like Six guns, Temple Run 2, Real footbal 2012, Dead Trigger, Angry Bird all flavours, Blood and Glory, Tilt 3D, Fruit Ninja, Fruit Sorter etc… NO LAG at all.
Pathetic Lava Mobile
By Hitesh Kumaron
Last month I bought Lava iris 501 but I received a defective piece, its screen was always blinking so I wrote to flipkart regarding the same but they did not reply on my mail. I wrote three times but result was the same, nobody was responding on my mail.
Then I called on their toll free no. but there was also long waiting time. I tried many time and fortunately I got connected. I told them about my issue and they advised me to reset the mobile.
After resetting the mobile, problem was still exist then I called them again and this time they told me that they will send replacement of this mobile.
After a day I received another Lava iris 501 and its screen was not blinking BUT its incoming call’s speaker was not working. Also they reduced the OS version android 4.1 to android 4.0.
I called them again and this time they advised me that they will refund my entire amount and take this mobile back. I got my refund after 15 days in my bank account.
I purchased this mobile after reading the reviews of other customers and that time Lava iris 501 product rating was 4.6 and now it is 4.3. It means, now something is wrong in the quality of this mobile.
My suggestion to Lava:
Please check the quality of each product before packaging otherwise it will decrease your brand value.
Real Example: I will never buy/recommend any Lava mobile in future.
My suggestion to WS Retail:
If you receive negative feedback for a particular product/mobile please return that lot to their manufactures because still I can see some customers are facing same issues in this mobile as I faced.
My suggestion to Flipkart:
Please improve your customer care service and hats off to Ekart for the quickest service.
My suggestion to other customers:
PLEASE BUY ONLY FROM FILPKART
Because if I bought this mobile from other retail shop then definitely I never get replacement mobile and money back.