Lava Iris 505
The Lava Iris 505 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" · 149.6 x 75 x 9.5 mm (5.89 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓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
2013, August. Released 2013, August
⚙️ 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-Po 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
149.6 x 75 x 9.5 mm (5.89 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Lava Iris 505 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Lava Iris 505 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Lava Iris 505 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Lava Iris 505 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Lava Iris 505 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Lava Iris 505 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Lava Iris 505 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Lava Iris 505 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Lava Iris 505 has Yes.
