BLU R2 LTE
#5147
Lava Z81
#4728Category Breakdown
BLU R2 LTE
Lava Z81
Performance
49.656.0
Camera
26.527.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.945.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.131.5
Summary
- The BLU R2 LTE features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z81 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Lava Z81 is powered by a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a higher clock speed of 2.0 GHz compared to the BLU's 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6737.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava Z81 can record video at 1080p, whereas the BLU R2 LTE is limited to 720p.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 3000 mAh battery and run on different versions of Android, with the BLU R2 LTE on Android 7.0 and the Lava Z81 on Android 8.1, providing a potentially more updated software experience on the latter.
- The BLU R2 LTE is heavier at 156g, while the Lava Z81 is lighter at 141g and has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU R2 LTE
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
dual-LED dual-tone flash
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 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)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
156 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Nano-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, 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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity