Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5952)54.5
Performance(#7260)54.3
Camera(#5289)42.1
Display(#3650)70.5
Battery(#5153)43.5
Build(#3825)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Lava Z61
Short Review
- The Lava Z61 features a compact design with dimensions of 146.5 x 70.2 x 8.7 mm and a weight of 139 grams, available in Gold and Black.
- It sports a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 295 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6739WW chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and options for 1GB or 2GB of RAM, ensuring basic multitasking capabilities.
- The camera setup includes an 8 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and 1080p video recording, complemented by a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 3000 mAh capacity, although it lacks fast charging and wireless charging features.
- The software runs on Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) for the 1GB RAM model and Android 8.1 for the 2GB RAM model, providing a streamlined experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Lava Z61 is designed for basic usage with essential features and a straightforward user experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionFor India
Display
Size5.45"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6739WW (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8100
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions146.5 x 70.2 x 8.7 mm (5.77 x 2.76 x 0.34 in)
Weight139 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) - 1 GB RAM modelAndroid 8.1 (Oreo) - 2 GB RAM model
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) - 1 GB RAM modelAndroid 8.1 (Oreo) - 2 GB RAM model
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes