Lava Iris Alfa vs Orange Monte Carlo
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Monte Carlo: 38 g lighter
- Iris Alfa:
- 158 g
- Monte Carlo:
- 120 g
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Width
Monte Carlo: 3.6 mm narrower
- Iris Alfa:
- 71.4 mm
- Monte Carlo:
- 67.8 mm
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Screen diagonal
Monte Carlo: 0.7 in smaller diagonal
- Iris Alfa:
- 5 in
- Monte Carlo:
- 4.3 in
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Depth
Iris Alfa: 1.1 mm thinner
- Iris Alfa:
- 9.3 mm
- Monte Carlo:
- 10.4 mm
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Height
Monte Carlo: 15.1 mm shorter
- Iris Alfa:
- 141 mm
- Monte Carlo:
- 125.9 mm
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Release year
- Iris Alfa:
- 2015
- Monte Carlo:
- 2011
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Iris Alfa
- Height:
- 141 mm +15.1 mm versus Monte Carlo
- Width:
- 71.4 mm +3.6 mm versus Monte Carlo
- Depth:
- 9.3 mm
2. Monte Carlo
- Height:
- 125.9 mm
- Width:
- 67.8 mm
- Depth:
- 10.4 mm +1.1 mm versus Iris Alfa
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Iris Alfa
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
2. Monte Carlo
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 52.6 cm²
Iris Alfa has approximately 31% more rectangular screen area than Monte Carlo.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Iris Alfa | Monte Carlo |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
Monte Carlo: Original memory entry
512 MB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Iris Alfa
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB
2. Monte Carlo
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Iris Alfa | Monte Carlo |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Iris Alfa | Monte Carlo |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors | Unknown |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Iris Alfa | Monte Carlo |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Unknown |
Performance
| Specification | Iris Alfa | Monte Carlo |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Iris Alfa | Monte Carlo |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Iris Alfa | Monte Carlo |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Iris Alfa | Monte Carlo |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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Other features
| Specification | Iris Alfa | Monte Carlo |
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| Dop |
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