Lava Iris X8 is a formidable phone in the sub 10K smartphone category. The phone brings a good mix of design and performance to the table. We will take you through how the smartphone looks and feels.
Right from the moment when you pick up the phone, it feels sturdy in the hand. It has a nice matte back which offers good grip.
The phone features a good looking metal finish around the entire edge. This adds a premium touch to this very affordable phone.
Unlike some other smartphones, the phone has rounded edges, which don’t dig into your palms
Moving to the front, the 5-inch HD display looks good as well. The display also has slim bezels which makes the viewing experience even better.
Lava has used an IPS LCD panel which offers good viewing angles. On top of that, the phone offers Dragontrail protective glass for the display.
The touch sensitivity of the display is top notch and offers a very responsive and satisfying experience throughout.
At the back, there is an 8MP rear shooter camera which is complemented by the Dual-LED flash. It uses a BSI-3 sensor which ensures sharp images and crisp FHD videos.
This is one of the most powerful smartphones in its category, offering an octa-core processor and 2GB of RAM. This means no lag and better multitasking.
The phone is currently running on Android 4.4 Kitkat and Lava has plans to update the operating system to Android Lollipop. This will make the Lava Iris X8 one of the few phones to rock Android Lollipop.