Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6154)54.5
Performance(#9734)54.3
Camera(#5985)42.1
Display(#5238)70.5
Battery(#9338)43.5
Build(#7618)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Lava Z80
Short Review
- The Lava Z80 features a compact design with dimensions of 148.5 x 73.1 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 136.8g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, suitable for everyday use.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 3GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, while a 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 2500 mAh battery supports standard charging and lacks wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is basic but functional.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it includes a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Lava Z80 offers essential features for users seeking a straightforward smartphone experience.
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 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions148.5 x 73.1 x 8.1 mm (5.85 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Weight136.8 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
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, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes