Lava Iris 504Q+ review
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Lava Iris 504Q+
Review in pictures
Great build quality, but a tad too large
• The Iris 504Q+ is a well-built handset with a 7.9mm frame and a metal back panel
• However, its thick bezels and large display make it difficult for one-handed use
• It gives onscreen controls a miss and features a row of capacitive backlit Android keys at the bottom instead
Brilliant, fluid display with punchy colours
• The device features a large 5-inch display with 720p resolution, and a layer of Asahi Dragontrail glass for protection
• The screen is vibrant, with punchy colours that make it ideal for viewing videos and playing games
• It’s fluid and responsive, with no lags while typing or scrolling
A capable duo of cameras
• The Iris 504Q+ features a 10MP primary camera with a Sony Exmor RS sensor and LED flash, and a 2MP shooter in the front
• A Voice Capture feature activates the shutter when you say ‘Cheese’ or ‘Capture’
• The camera app offers HDR, Panorama and various scene modes, and even includes a QR code scanner
Great images, but noise is an issue
• The primary camera captures great daylight shots, and is especially good for macros
• The front camera takes decent selfies, but they appear hazy in low light
• However, grain is an issue. Zooming in reveals a fair bit of noise and loss of detail, even in daylight shots.
Mostly stock Android with a few tweaks
• The Iris 504Q+ runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, a few added tweaks
• Air Shuffle lets you swipe your hand above the display to browse the gallery, app drawer, radio stations, and even capture photos
• The dialer app lets you record or take notes while on a call
• The music player and FM Radio have also been modified with visualisations and a new UI
Pre-loaded apps are few
• Among the pre-loaded apps, you’ll find WhatsApp, BBM, Sketch, OfficeSuite, and MyNotes.
• There’s also a Battery Saver app, which offers you a choice of different modes you can activate to conserve battery life
• Variety Theme offers a choice of three themes that alter the look and icons of stock Android
Chugs along without any freezes or lags
• The Iris 504Q+ is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor, paired with 1GB of RAM and a Mali 400 MP2 GPU
• The device is fast and responsive, with no noticeable lags or freezes• Graphics heavy games like Riptide GP2 play without a hitch• There’s 8GB of expandable internal memory, out of which about 5.4GB is
available to use for storage
You’ll need to carry your charger
• The smartphone is fuelled by a 2,000mAh battery
• The battery drains out before the end of the day with regular use, with video playback and 3G causing heavy impact
• Our standard video loop test gave us a below-average 7 hours of playback before the handset ran out of fuel
At a glance
• 5-inch, 1,280 x 720 pixels, 294ppi
• 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
• Mali 400-MP2 GPU• 1GB RAM• 8GB inbuilt storage with
microSD slot• 10MP primary, 2MP front
camera• Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean• 2,000mAh battery• Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG
-• Below average battery
life• Outdated operating
system• A tad too large
Pros and cons
+• Solid build with metal
back panel• Decent pair of cameras• Good performance• Vibrant, responsive
display
Price: Rs 11,500
Pricing and verdict
“The Iris 504Q+ offers all the features you’d expect from a smartphone in its price range. The outdated operating system and disappointing battery life are the only areas where the handset needs improvement. However, if what you’re after is a reliable device with a great display and capable cameras, the Iris 504Q+ should be on your shortlist.