Lava Iris 505 and 506Q Android 4.2-based dual-core phablets

Lava, the domestic handset maker, has introduced two new mid-range dual-SIM smartphones, the Iris 505 and Iris 506Q through online retailer Snapdeal.The Lava Iris 505 features a 5-inch display with 480x854 pixels resolution and is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor. It runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The device sports 5-megapixel rear camera along with an LED flash while there is a VGA front-facing camera. The rear camera comes with features like Panorama, 99 continuous shots, face detection and smile detection.

The Iris 505 comes with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of inbuilt storage with expandable up to 32GB through microSD card. It is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) device with dual standby. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, EDGE, GPRS and 3G. It includes 2000mAh battery which the company claims can deliver up to 6 hours of talktime on 2G network while 4.5 hours on 3G network. There is no word on the total standby time of the device.

On the other hand, the Lava Iris 506Q comes with a 5-inch qHD (540x960) display. The device is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Much like the Iris 505, this one too comes with 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front camera. It comes with 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of inbuilt storage which can be expandable up to 32GB through microSD card. It includes a 2000mAh battery which according to the company can give talktime up to 330 minutes (2G) and 240 minutes (3G). Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G. more detail

The Lava Iris 505 comes at a price of Rs. 8,999 and Iris 506Q is available for Rs. 11,700. Both the devices are dual-SIM with 3G support.

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Lava Iris 505 key specifications

• 5-inch display with 480x854 pixels resolution
• 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 512MB of RAM
• Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM)
• 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
• VGA front-facing camera
• 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS
• 4GB of inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB with micro SD
• 2000mAh battery
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Lava Iris 506Q key specifications

• 5-inch qHD (540x960) display
• 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 512MB of RAM
• Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM)
• 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
• VGA front-facing camera
• 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS
• 4GB of inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB with micro SD
• 2000mAh battery
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)