Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Lava Z81
Performance
48.156.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.845.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.931.5
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) features a compact build with dimensions of 134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm and weighs 110g, while the Lava Z81 is larger at 152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm and heavier at 141g.
- Both phones have IPS LCD displays, but the Idol 3 has a 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the Z81's 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with 1.5GB of RAM, while the Z81 utilizes a Helio A22 chipset with 2GB of RAM, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Z81 has a higher resolution 13 MP front camera compared to the Idol 3's 5 MP.
- The Idol 3 has a smaller 2000mAh battery, whereas the Z81 offers a larger 3000mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Finally, the Idol 3 runs on Android 5.0.2 (upgradable to 6.0.1), while the Z81 operates on Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4.7"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 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
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM (DS)
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm (5.30 x 2.59 x 0.30 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
110 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
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, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

