alcatel 3L
#4478
Lava Z81
#4728Category Breakdown
alcatel 3L
Lava Z81
Performance
54.856.0
Camera
28.427.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
26.624.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
57.345.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.231.5
Summary
- The alcatel 3L features a slightly larger 5.94-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, compared to the Lava Z81's 5.7-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a 1.5 GHz CPU, while the Lava Z81 uses a more efficient Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 at 2.0 GHz, potentially providing better performance.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Lava Z81 has a higher 13 MP selfie camera compared to the alcatel's 8 MP.
- The alcatel 3L has a 3500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Lava Z81's 3000 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 8.1 (Oreo) and lack advanced features like HDR or water resistance, with the alcatel supporting NFC while the Lava does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3L
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.94"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~289 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 - EuropeQuad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100 - EuropeAdreno 504
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.1 x 69.7 x 8 mm (5.95 x 2.74 x 0.31 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
Anthracite black, Metallic Blue
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted, market dependent), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity