Lava Iris 503
The Lava Iris 503 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143.2 x 73.3 x 10.5 mm (5.64 x 2.89 x 0.41 in)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP · Panorama
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓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
✗Lower-resolution 220 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, October. Released 2013, October
⚙️ Performance
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
220 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
175g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
143.2 x 73.3 x 10.5 mm (5.64 x 2.89 x 0.41 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Lava Iris 503 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Lava Iris 503 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Lava Iris 503 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Lava Iris 503 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Lava Iris 503 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Lava Iris 503 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Lava Iris 503 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Lava Iris 503 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Lava Iris 503 has Yes.
