Category Breakdown
BenQ F5
Lava X81
Performance
47.849.5
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.122.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.645.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.927.4
Summary
- The BenQ F5 and Lava X81 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the F5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU, while the X81 utilizes a Mediatek MT6735 with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU, along with 3GB of RAM compared to the F5's 2GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the X81 offers a superior 5 MP front camera and can record video at 1080p, whereas the F5's video capabilities are not specified.
- The Lava X81 has a larger battery capacity at 2700 mAh compared to the F5's 2520 mAh.
- Additionally, the F5 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the X81 is equipped with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ F5
Lava X81
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Also known as BenQ F5 4G LTE
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2520 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2520 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm (5.63 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
135 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Space Grey/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, 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, 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
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

