Lava A55 review: worth buying?
Created date: 11/18/2018, 02:27:49, Updated date: 04/15/2020, 07:23:17
We've conducted a detailed review of the Lava A55, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 4356 smartphones |
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| Aspect | Score |
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| Screen size | 58/100 |
| Screen quality | 42/100 |
| Battery life | 36/100 |
| CPU specs | 14/100 |
| Multi-tasking | 20/100 |
Lava A55's features, performance, reviews
Lava A55's size
The Lava A55 has a width of 2.5 inches (63.4 mm), a length of 4.8 inches (123 mm), and a thickness of 0.4 inches (9.7 mm). Men with large hands can easily operate it single-handedly, but a woman with a small hand might feel like the size is a bit bigger.
Assessing the overall ease of carrying the Lava A55 in terms of size and weight, it will not be a problem for everyday use.
Lava A55's screen
Lava A55 has a 4 inch display. It is a regular size, large enough for normal use. However, some users may feel that a bit more space might be helpful.
In terms of screen quality, Lava A55's screen might appear pixelated when displaying images and videos. It should be good enough for normal use.
Lava A55's CPU specs
With the 1.2GHz×4(Quad core) for processing power, the Lava A55 has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.
The Lava A55 has only 1GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the Lava A55, it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.
Lava A55's storage size
The data storage capacity of the Lava A55 is 8GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.
The Lava A55 is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.
Lava A55's camera specs
Lava A55 has a 5 MP main camera, which is a relatively low figure. You will feel a little dissatisfied if you take photos regularly.
Lava A55's battery performance
The battery performance of the Lava A55 is 1550 mAh, which is a relatively small capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the Lava A55 is not very good. It is enough to look things up on your phone occasionally, but if you are looking something up for a long time, playing games, or watching videos, you should have a spare mobile battery to be safe.
Lava A55's general rating
The Lava A55 is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.
Advantages and disadvantages of Lava A55
Advantages of Lava A55
- The design makes it very easy to hold. It can be comfortably used when held in one hand.
Disadvantages of Lava A55
- It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
- It has a relatively low-grade rear camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.
Comparing the specifications of Lava A55 against similar products
body size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.8 | - | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.5 inches (63.4 mm) x 4.8 inches (123 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.7 mm) | |||||
| 57.9 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (71.2 mm) x 5.7 inches (145 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.8 mm) | ||||||
| 55.0 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (71.8 mm) x 6.1 inches (155 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm) | ||||||
| 66.7 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (66 mm) x 5.3 inches (134 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.3 mm) | ||||||
| 72.5 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.5 inches (64 mm) x 5.0 inches (125.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.9 mm) | |||||
| 56.7 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (72 mm) x 5.7 inches (145.5 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.2 mm) | ||||||
| 72.1 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.5 inches (64.6 mm) x 4.9 inches (124.4 mm) x 0.4 inches (10.8 mm) | |||||
| 56.8 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (72 mm) x 5.7 inches (145.5 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.1 mm) | ||||||
screen size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.0 | - | Display size:4 inch | |||||
| 74.0 | Display size:5 inch | ||||||
| 82.0 | Display size:5.5 inch | ||||||
| 66.0 | Display size:4.5 inch | ||||||
| 58.0 | ≈ | Display size:4 inch | |||||
| 74.0 | Display size:5 inch | ||||||
| 58.0 | ≈ | Display size:4 inch | |||||
| 74.0 | Display size:5 inch | ||||||
screen resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5 | - | ||||||
| 41.7 | |||||||
| 41.7 | |||||||
| 14.7 | ≈ | ||||||
| 12.5 | ≈ | ||||||
| 14.7 | ≈ | ||||||
| 12.5 | ≈ | ||||||
| 14.7 | ≈ | ||||||
RAM capacity
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | RAM capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.0 | - | RAM size:1GB | |||||
| 50.0 | RAM size:2GB | ||||||
| 50.0 | RAM size:2GB | ||||||
| 20.0 | ≈ | RAM size:1GB | |||||
| 5.0 | RAM size:512.0MB | ||||||
| 20.0 | ≈ | RAM size:1GB | |||||
| 0.0 | RAM size:256.0MB | ||||||
| 20.0 | ≈ | RAM size:1GB | |||||
storage size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | storage size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.0 | - | Storage size:8GB | |||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||||
| 24.0 | ≈ | Storage size:8GB | |||||
| 24.0 | ≈ | Storage size:8GB | |||||
| 24.0 | ≈ | Storage size:8GB | |||||
| 0.0 | Storage size:512.0MB | ||||||
| 24.0 | ≈ | Storage size:8GB | |||||
battery
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.5 | - | Battery capacity:1550 mAh | |||||
| 57.5 | Battery capacity:2500 mAh | ||||||
| 62.0 | Battery capacity:2800 mAh | ||||||
| 45.5 | Battery capacity:1850 mAh | ||||||
| 29.0 | Battery capacity:1300 mAh | ||||||
| 55.3 | Battery capacity:2350 mAh | ||||||
| 35.0 | ≈ | Battery capacity:1500 mAh | |||||
| 50.0 | Battery capacity:2000 mAh | ||||||
rear-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | rear-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.5 | - | Rear-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 50.0 | Rear-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 50.0 | Rear-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 27.5 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 5.0 | Rear-camera resolution:2 MP | ||||||
| 27.5 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 5.0 | Rear-camera resolution:2 MP | ||||||
| 27.5 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
screen cleanliness
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen cleanliness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.3 | - | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233 ppi | |||||
| 59.9 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293 ppi | ||||||
| 53.7 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267 ppi | ||||||
| 35.1 | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:217 ppi | ||||||
| 42.3 | ≈ | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233 ppi | |||||
| 25.1 | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195 ppi | ||||||
| 42.3 | ≈ | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233 ppi | |||||
| 25.1 | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195 ppi | ||||||
performance
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.9 | - | OS:Android, CPU specs:1.2GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1GB | |||||
| 36.5 | OS:Android, CPU specs:1.3GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB | ||||||
| 36.5 | OS:Android, CPU specs:1.3GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB | ||||||
| 19.5 | ≈ | OS:Android, CPU specs:1.5GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1GB | |||||
| 14.9 | ≈ | OS:Android, CPU specs:1.2GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:512.0MB | |||||
| 16.5 | ≈ | OS:Android, CPU specs:1.3GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1GB | |||||
| 0.3 | OS:Android, CPU specs:1.0GHz×1(Single core), RAM size:256.0MB | ||||||
| 19.5 | ≈ | OS:Android, CPU specs:1.5GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1GB | |||||
Lava A55's specs
| Lava A55 | ||||
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| Maker | Lava | |||
| Release date | 11, 2016 | |||
| Color | Black + Silver | |||
| OS | Android | |||
| Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 2.5 inches (63.4 mm) x 4.8 inches (123 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.7 mm) | |||
| Display size | 4 inch | |||
| Display type | TFT | |||
| Screen resolution (width x height) | 480 x 800 | |||
| Pixel density | 233 ppi | |||
| Battery capacity | 1550 mAh | |||
| CPU specs | 1.2GHz×4(Quad core) | |||
| RAM size | 1GB | |||
| Storage size | 8GB | |||
| Rear-camera resolution | 5 MP | |||
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