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.

Lava Iris 504Q+ review

  • 1.
  • 2.
    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
  • 3.
    Brilliant, fluid displaywith 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
  • 4.
    A capable duoof 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
  • 5.
    Great images, butnoise 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.
  • 6.
    Mostly stock Androidwith 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
  • 7.
    Pre-loaded apps arefew • 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
  • 8.
    Chugs along withoutany 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
  • 9.
    You’ll need tocarry 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
  • 10.
    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
  • 11.
    - • Below averagebattery 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
  • 12.
    Price: Rs 11,500 Pricingand 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.