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Lava Z10#5950

Released: 2017

Lava Z10

Overall Score

54.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5950)54.5
Performance(#7251)54.3
Camera(#5285)42.1
Display(#3643)70.5
Battery(#5141)43.5
Build(#3814)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Lava Z10

Short Review

  • The Lava Z10 features a compact design with dimensions of 143.2 x 71 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 148 grams, making it comfortable to hold.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture capable of 720p video recording, alongside a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2620 mAh, supporting standard charging but lacking wireless capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which may feel outdated compared to newer versions.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is available in Gold and Black/White color variants.
  • While it lacks advanced features like OIS or HDR, it serves well for everyday use.
  • Overall, the Lava Z10 is a basic smartphone with essential features for casual users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor India

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity2620 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions143.2 x 71 x 8.4 mm (5.64 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight148 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Black/White
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes