alcatel Hero
#5274
Lava X81
#5521Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero
Lava X81
Performance
48.149.5
Camera
35.219.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.422.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.545.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.527.4
Summary
- The alcatel Hero features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing better pixel density compared to the Lava X81's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Hero is equipped with a Mediatek MT6589 chipset and 2GB of RAM, while the X81 has a slightly newer Mediatek MT6735 with 3GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the X81 has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Hero's 2 MP.
- The Hero's battery capacity is 3400 mAh, which is larger than the X81's 2700 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Hero runs on Android 4.2.2, while the X81 operates on a more recent Android 6.0.1, suggesting a better software experience with the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero
Lava X81
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-T720
Memory
8GB (single SIM)/ 16GB (dual SIM), 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)
142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
177.6 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Space Grey/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro (optional), proximity
Accelerometer, proximity