Category Breakdown
BLU Life One X
Lava Z81
Performance
52.856.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
58.956.5
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.245.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.831.5
Summary
- The BLU Life One X features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Lava Z81's 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Life One X is powered by a Mediatek MT6589T chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, while the Z81 utilizes a more recent Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a faster quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices 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 Life One X's 5 MP.
- The Lava Z81 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the BLU Life One X, which may provide better longevity.
- Lastly, the Life One X runs on Android 4.2.1, while the Lava Z81 operates on a more updated Android 8.1, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life One X
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 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
N/A
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
143.5 x 71.6 x 8.6 mm (5.65 x 2.82 x 0.34 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
133 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Nano-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 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
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 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

