Lava Iris X1 Mini vs Micromax Canvas Fire A093: Battle Of The Entry-Level Droids

The domestic smartphone maker, Lava recently launched a new Android phone in the entry-level segment,the Iris X1 Mini. It’s a new variant of the Lava Iris X1, which is the brand’s first Android 4.4 KitKat running smartphone. Priced at Rs 4,348, the Iris X1 Minicompetes against the likes of the Micromax Canvas Fire A093 in India.

Both the devices will remain on Android 4.4 KitKat forever. In the sub-Rs 5,000 segment, the Iris X1 Mini and Canvas Fire A093 will offer stiff competition to each other with 4-inch displays. If you are thinking about purchasing any of these devices, below you will find comparison of these entry-level Droids.

Design & Display

The Lava Iris X1 Mini and Micromax Canvas Fire, both the devices offer 4-inch capacitive displays with resolutions of 480 x 800 pixels resolution. The Lava Iris X1 Mini and Canvas Fire, both areoffered with metal frames around the edges. In the design and display section, the Canvas Fire looks more premium than the X1 Mini because it carries a gold-finish design.

Performance and Camera

The Lava Iris X1 Mini and Canvas Fire, both the entry-level Android smartphones are loaded with quad-core processors, coupled with 512MB of RAM. Performance wise both the devices offer mediocre experience, so don’t expect much while playing heavy duty games.There are 5MP cameras with LED flash at the back and VGA front cameras on both of these phones. The Canvas Fire offers better photography experience in low-light conditions with its double LED flash for the primary camera.

Storage and Connectivity

The Lava Iris X1 Mini and Canvas Fire A093, both the smartphones are loaded with 4GB of internal memory, which is further expandable up to 32GB using microSD cards. The Iris X1 Mini and Fire A093, both are equipped with dual-SIM slots, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. So in terms of storage and connectivity, these entry-level handsets offer similar options.

Battery capacity

The Micromax Canvas Fire and Lava Iris X1 Mini, both the smartphones are loaded with same 1,750mAh batteries. However, the Canvas Fire A093 offers better battery life including up to seven hours of calling time and up to 180 hours of standby time. There’s no official word on the talk time and standby time of the Iris X1 Mini as of now. So the Canvas Fire is better than the Iris X1 Mini in this department.

Verdict

The Lava Iris X1 Mini and Canvas Fire A093, both the smartphones are loaded with almost similar specifications under the hood, and are offered in the same price range. The Micromax Canvas Fire A093 is currently selling online for around Rs 5,000, and the Iris X1 Mini is up for grabs on several online retailers for Rs 4,299. In terms of pricing, the Lava Iris X1 Mini is a better deal over the Canvas Fire. However, if you are willing to spend a few hundred bucks more, then the Canvas Fire is better option with its gold-finish frames and dual front-facing speakers for immersive media experience. So which one are you going for, share with us in the comment section.

Author:

The author is an expert in mobile technology and loves to write about different handsets launched. He has listed the specifications Lava Iris X1 Mini for the readers to make an informed buying decision.