Category Breakdown
Allview Soul X5 Mini
Lava X81
Performance
49.749.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.222.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.945.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.727.4
Summary
- The Allview Soul X5 Mini features a slightly larger 5.67-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1498 pixels, while the Lava X81 has a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Soul X5 Mini has 2GB of RAM compared to the 3GB in the X81, which may enhance multitasking performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones sport a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, though the X81 has a wider aperture of f/2.0 for potentially better low-light performance.
- The Soul X5 Mini has a larger 3050 mAh battery compared to the 2700 mAh battery in the X81, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Soul X5 Mini runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Lava X81 operates on an older Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version, which may affect the overall user experience and access to newer features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Soul X5 Mini
Lava X81
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
For Europe
For India
Display
Size
5.67"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1498 pixels (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.4 x 70.2 x 8.8 mm (5.88 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
156 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Space Grey/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

