Lava A72 specifications
5.00" IPS LCD720×12805MP Camera2500mAhSC9830 28.00nm4-core @ 1.2 GHz1 GB RAM
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The Lava A72 is a 2016 budget smartphone aimed at the Indian market, featuring a 5-inch HD IPS display with Gorilla Glass protection and a Spreadtrum SC9830A quad-core processor. With 1GB RAM, 8GB expandable storage, and 5MP dual cameras on Android 5.1, it targets first-time smartphone buyers seeking an affordable entry into Android with dual-SIM convenience. Its lightweight 142g frame and compact build make it a practical daily driver for basic usage.
See full specifications below ↓Strengths
- Pro: Corning Gorilla Glass display protection at an entry-level price
- Pro: Dual SIM support for managing two numbers simultaneously
- Pro: 5MP front camera for selfies on a budget device
- Pro: Expandable storage via microSDHC for extra capacity
- Pro: Lightweight 142g design comfortable for long periods
Weaknesses
- Con: 1GB RAM severely limits multitasking and modern app performance
- Con: Spreadtrum SC9830A entry-level CPU struggles with heavier applications
- Con: 2500mAh battery offers limited longevity for all-day use
- Con: 8GB internal storage fills up quickly with minimal apps installed
- Con: No fingerprint sensor or NFC connectivity
Full Specifications
Display
5.00"
Screen Size
0.9MP
Resolution
- Size
- 5.00 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1280 pixels
- Aspect Ratio
- 9:16
- Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- Technology
- IPS LCD
- Touchscreen
- yes, Multi-touch
- Screen Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass
Chipset & Memory
SC9830
Chipset
28nm
Process
1GB
RAM
- Chipset
- SC9830 (28nm)
- Manufacturer
- Spreadtrum
- Process
- 28 nm
- GPU
- Mali-400 MP4
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Storage
- 8 GB
Camera
5MP
Main Camera
5MP
Front Camera
- Main Camera
- 5 MP
- Front Camera
- 5 MP
Battery
2500 mAh
Battery
- Capacity
- 2500 mAh
Design
142g
Weight
145.5x72x8.5
Dimensions (mm)
- Form Factor
- Bar
- Dimensions
- 145.5 x 72 x 8.5 mm
- Weight
- 142 g (5.01 oz)
Connectivity
4.0, A2DP
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
WiFi
- Bluetooth
- 4.0, A2DP
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
- USB
- microUSB 2.0
- GPS
- GPS
Network
4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
- Network Bands
- WCDMA: 900 (900), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B20 (800), B5 (850), 900 (900), B8 (900), B3 (1800), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900), B1 (2100), B40 (2300), B7 (2600)
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
