| Hardware and OS | Lava Iris 501 | |
| Operating System | Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | |
| Processor | Dual core, 1 GHz | |
| RAM | 512 MB | |
| Internal Memory | 4 GB | |
| Expandable Memory | yes Up to 32 GB | |
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM GSM | |
| Display | Lava Iris 501 | other phones |
| Screen Size | 5 inches (12.7 cm) | |
| Screen Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | |
| Display Type | LCD | |
| Pixel Density | 187 ppi | |
| Touch Screen | yes Capacitive Touchscreen | |
| Main Camera | Lava Iris 501 | other phones |
| Resolution | 5 MP Primary Camera
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| Image Resolution | 2592 x 1944 Pixels | |
| Flash | yes | |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Smile detection | |
| Autofocus | yes | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting | |
| Front Camera | Lava Iris 501 | other phones |
| Resolution | 0.3 MP Primary Camera
| |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |
| Connectivity | Lava Iris 501 | other phones |
| Network | 3G: Available, 2G: Available | |
| SIM 1 | 3G Speed: HSPA , EV-DO category Rev.A GPRS: Available | |
| Bluetooth | yes | |
| GPS | yes | |
| Wi-Fi | yes Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n | |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |
| Multimedia | Lava Iris 501 | other phones |
| FM Radio | yes | |
| Design | Lava Iris 501 | other phones |
| Height | 148.5 mm | |
| Width | 79 mm | |
| Thickness | 10.50 mm | |
| Colours | Black/White | |
| Battery | Lava Iris 501 | other phones |
| Type | Li-Polymer | |
| Capacity | 2300 mAh | |
| Standby time | Up to 620(2G) | |
| TalkTime | Up to 7.8(2G) | |
| Features | Lava Iris 501 | other phones |
| Applications | Free message, Saavn Music player, Fusion Music organizer, Gameloft games like Asphalt HD | |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | |
