Lava A97
The Lava A97 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ 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 9.2 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 160g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,350 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, September. Released 2016, September
⚙️ Performance
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,350 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
160g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.5 x 72 x 9.2 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Lava A97 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Lava A97 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Lava A97 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Lava A97 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Lava A97 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Lava A97 ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The Lava A97 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Lava A97 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Lava A97 has 4.0, A2DP.
