alcatel A3
#5074
Lava Z81
#4728Category Breakdown
alcatel A3
Lava Z81
Performance
50.456.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.845.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.431.5
Summary
- The alcatel A3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z81 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a taller aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the A3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.25 GHz, whereas the Z81 uses a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a faster 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Z81 offers a higher resolution 13 MP selfie camera compared to the A3's 5 MP.
- The A3 has a 2460 mAh battery, while the Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery, likely providing better longevity.
- Finally, the A3 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, whereas the Z81 benefits from a more recent Android 8.1 Oreo, offering a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel A3
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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 MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
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
2460 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2460 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm (5.59 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
N/A
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gray
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
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity