Overall Score
53.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#7657)53.2
Performance(#7221)54.3
Camera(#6670)42.0
Display(#7335)64.3
Battery(#5099)43.5
Build(#3771)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Lava Z50
Short Review
- The Lava Z50 features a compact design with dimensions of 135 x 66.6 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 140 grams, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- It sports a 4.5-inch TN TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 218 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset, a quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks.
- The device includes a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps.
- A 2000 mAh battery powers the phone, but it does not support fast charging or wireless charging.
- The software runs on Android Oreo (Go edition), optimized for lower-end hardware.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The phone is available in Gold and Black colors, but it does not feature water resistance.
- Overall, the Lava Z50 is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionFor India
Display
Size4.5"
TypeTN TFT
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 1
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions135 x 66.6 x 9.7 mm (5.31 x 2.62 x 0.38 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid Oreo (Go edition)
OS VersionAndroid Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes