Category Breakdown
alcatel 3
Lava Z81
Performance
49.756.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.745.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.131.5
Summary
- The alcatel 3 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Lava Z81 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Lava Z81 utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a 2.0 GHz CPU, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava Z81 has a higher-resolution 13 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the alcatel 3.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging on either device.
- The alcatel 3 runs on Android 8.0, while the Lava Z81 benefits from a slightly newer Android 8.1, providing a marginally updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
145 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Spectrum Black, Spectrum Gold (LATAM), Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue (APAC), Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Gold (EU/MEA)
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

