Lava Iris X8 vs Xolo Play 8X-1200

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.

  • Width

    Play 8X-1200: 2.5 mm narrower

    Iris X8:
    71 mm
    Play 8X-1200:
    68.5 mm
  • Depth

    Iris X8: 1.1 mm thinner

    Iris X8:
    8.6 mm
    Play 8X-1200:
    9.7 mm
  • Release year

    Iris X8:
    2015
    Play 8X-1200:
    2014

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. 1. Iris X8

    Height:
    143.4 mm
    Width:
    71 mm +2.5 mm versus Play 8X-1200
    Depth:
    8.6 mm
    Weight:
    160 g
  2. 2. Play 8X-1200

    Height:
    143 mm
    Width:
    68.5 mm
    Depth:
    9.7 mm +1.1 mm versus Iris X8
    Weight:
    Unknown

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. 1. Iris X8

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²
  2. 2. Play 8X-1200

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²

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.

Recorded RAM for Iris X8, Play 8X-1200, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageIris X8Play 8X-1200
32 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Iris X8: Original memory entry

8 GB · 1 GB RAM/ 16 GB · 2 GB 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 X8

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Play 8X-1200

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

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.

  1. 1. Iris X8

    2500 mAh

    +200 mAh versus Play 8X-1200

  2. 2. Play 8X-1200

    2300 mAh

Specifications

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1. Iris X82. Play 8X-1200

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Iris X8, Play 8X-1200.
SpecificationIris X8Play 8X-1200
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 143.4 Х 71 Х 8.6 mm
  • 143 Х 68.5 Х 9.7 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 0 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM/ 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2500 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 2300 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset Unknown
  • Mediatek MT6592T
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Iris X8, Play 8X-1200.
SpecificationIris X8Play 8X-1200
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 68.9 cm2
  • 68.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 67.7%
  • 70.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 294 PPI
  • 441 PPI
Screen protection
  • Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Iris X8, Play 8X-1200.
SpecificationIris X8Play 8X-1200
Rear camera, main
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 8 MP
  • 13 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • Dual-LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
Video
  • Yes
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 3 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 3 MP
  • 5 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Iris X8, Play 8X-1200.
SpecificationIris X8Play 8X-1200
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU Unknown
  • Mali-450MP4
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 22356
General specs
General specs — specifications for Iris X8, Play 8X-1200.
SpecificationIris X8Play 8X-1200
Release date
  • 2015
  • February
  • 2014
  • July
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • Red
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 130 EUR
  • 270 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 291 h Talking time- Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G)
  • Stand by time- Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 547 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 24 h (2G) / Up to 11 h 45 min (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Iris X8, Play 8X-1200.
SpecificationIris X8Play 8X-1200
SIM card
  • Dual SIM
  • Dual SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed
  • HSPA
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Iris X8, Play 8X-1200.
SpecificationIris X8Play 8X-1200
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Unknown
Other features
Other features — specifications for Iris X8, Play 8X-1200.
SpecificationIris X8Play 8X-1200
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity - For India
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - For India