Lava ARC 12 Black
Detailed Review
Display
This Lava ARC 12 bids sharp picture quality with its LCD display for an amazing viewing feast your eyes on. The Lava ARC 12 sports a display of 6.1 cms; approximately 2.4 inches. It would be a tad strenous to stick with the phone as its display size falls below 2.5 inches despite the portability. With the TFT LCD display of Lava ARC 12, you get higher resolution without compromising on the battery life. This smartphone has a resolution of 320x240 pixels to present. This device is furnished with a TFT LCD display. The display of this phone possesses 65 K colours.Battery
The battery of this smartphone that offers 5 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a drawback area for heavy users. This device boasts of the typical Li-Ion battery. The standby time offered is nearly 250 hrs on 2G network.Camera
Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you have the flexibility to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 0.3 megapixels camera. Equally savourable it might be to click pictures, video recording is equally particularly pleasing.General Features
The basic accessories such as Warranty Card, Data Cable, Battery, Headset, User Manual, Charger, Handset too is supplied in addition to the Lava ARC 12. Comes in Black body.Connectivity
The sim cards offer in this phone is a Mini SIM. This phone is furnished with a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is much appreciated in a hectic lifestyle, as it allows for current syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. Whether it is about standard boasts of or advanced boasts of like Loudspeaker, this Lava ARC 12 smartphone is crafted with all such boasts of in it. The headphone jack of 3.5 mm makes sure that the audio needs are satisfied by this smartphone.Memory
The expandable memory of 8 GB is all available for stick with as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you are able to carry your entertainment in your pocket. Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. The Lava ARC 12 is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which can help you enhance the internal storage of the device.Performance
This Lava ARC 12 boasts of a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 900, 1800 GHz.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Although the Lava ARC 12 might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the Lava ARC 12, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this Lava ARC 12 is. Video recording is a must on my phone, I just love recording and capturing the innocence of cake cutting or the craziness of a dinner party. I won't worry about the other features in the Lava ARC 12 as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The expandable memory of the Lava ARC 12 is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Lava ARC 12 is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Lava |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Keypad: | Yes , Alphanumeric |
| Form: | Bar |
| SIM Size: | Mini SIM |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | ARC 12 |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM |
| In the Box: | Warranty Card , Data Cable , Battery , Headset , User Manual , Charger , Handset |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports 3GP , MP4 , AVI |
| Ringtone: | MP3 , WAV , MIDI |
| FM: | Yes , with Recording |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 , WAV |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Rear Camera: | 0.3 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes |
Other Features | |
| Phone Book Memory: | 300 |
| SMS Memory: | 100 |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Additional Features: | Auto Call Recording with Folder , Torch , English and Hindi Language Support , Alarm , Games , Calculator , Mobile Tracker , Incoming Call Filter , Audio Recording |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 320x240 Pixels |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Color: | 65 K |
| Display Size: | 2.4 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 5 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 250 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1000 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 8 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800 |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Lava ARC 12 was its 2.4 inches display. The screen size of the Lava ARC 12 is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 0.3 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files.