Category Breakdown
BLU R2 LTE
Lava X81
Performance
49.649.5
Camera
26.519.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.222.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.945.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.127.4
Summary
- The BLU R2 LTE features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Lava X81, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize quad-core processors, but the BLU R2 LTE has the Mediatek MT6737 chipset while the Lava X81 uses the MT6735, with both offering 16GB of storage and differing RAM configurations.
- The camera capabilities are similar, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava X81 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the BLU R2 LTE is limited to 720p.
- The BLU R2 LTE has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2700 mAh battery of the Lava X81.
- Software-wise, the BLU R2 LTE runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Lava X81 operates on an older Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU R2 LTE
Lava X81
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
13 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
dual-LED dual-tone flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.3 x 74.3 x 9.6 mm (5.92 x 2.93 x 0.38 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, Rose Gold, Silver
Space Grey/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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 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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

