Lava Launched Two Mid Range Smartphones Iris 356 and Iris 402

Lava has launched two new smartphones for the Indian market, the Iris 356 and Iris 402 for Rs. 4,499 and Rs. 5,499 respectively.

Earlier, Lava had quietly listed both these smartphones on its website. Now, the phone have been officially launched.

 The Lava Iris 356 features a 3.5-inch HVGA display with a resolution of 320x480 pixels. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor coupled with 256MB RAM. The device runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. There is a 1.3-megapixel rear camera with flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It includes just 100MB of internal storage space(available to the user) but supports microSD cards to expand storage up to 32GB. It also includes a 1500mAh battery that the company claims, delivers up to 5 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time. It supports dual SIM (GSM+GSM). The Lava Iris 356 includes connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. It also includes preloaded apps like LAVA Zone, Twitter, Facebook, Gtalk, Google Maps, Local, MX Player and YouTube.

The Lava Iris 402 sports a 4.0-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The device is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 256MB RAM and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It boasts of a 3-megapixel rear camera with flash accompanied by a VGA front-facing camera. It comes with 100MB user-available internal storage which is a disappointing. However, it comes with expandable storage of up to 32GB with the help of a microSD card. The device also includes a 1500mAh battery that can deliver up to 4 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Edge, GPRS and 3G.

Lava claims that both the smartphones will be upgradable over-the-air (OTA).

Commenting on the launch, Hari Om Rai, Co-Founder & Director, Lava International Ltd. said, "Lava has introduced affordable, yet fully loaded entry level 3G android smartphones which will now fuel the aspirations of the evolving mobile user in India. The Lava Iris 356 and Iris 402 are uniquely designed smartphones which lets a consumer enjoy the power of 3G by consuming online content. As 3G-enabled handsets become affordable, mobile internet would be the next big thing in the country which would take penetration to the remote corners of the country. Lava is aiming to drive huge volumes with both models combined."

Both the smartphones come bundled with some accessories that include a screen guard and silicon soft pouch.

Lava Iris 356 key specifications

• 3.5-inch HVGA display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels
• 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
• 256 MB RAM
• Dual SIM with Dual Standby
• 1.3-megapixel rear camera with flash
• VGA front-facing camera
• 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS
• Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
• 1500mAh battery
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Lava Iris 402 key specifications

• 4-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels
• 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
• 256 MB RAM
• Dual SIM with Dual Standby
• 3-megapixel rear camera with flash
• VGA front-facing camera
• 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS
• Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
• 1500mAh battery
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)