Lava A88
The Lava A88 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145.5 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 157g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 196 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, February. Released 2016, February
⚙️ Performance
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
157g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.5 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Lava A88 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Lava A88 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Lava A88 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Lava A88 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Lava A88 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Lava A88 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Lava A88 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Lava A88 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Lava A88 has 4.0, A2DP.
