BQ Aquaris E5s
#5016
Lava Z81
#4728Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris E5s
Lava Z81
Performance
53.356.0
Camera
36.027.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.945.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.831.5
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris E5s features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z81 offers a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a taller aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris E5s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.4 GHz, whereas the Lava Z81 utilizes a Mediatek Helio A22 chipset with a faster quad-core CPU at 2.0 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the E5s supports 1080p video at 60fps, compared to the Z81's 30fps.
- The battery capacity of the Lava Z81 is higher at 3000 mAh compared to the 2850 mAh in the Aquaris E5s.
- Regarding software, the Aquaris runs on Android 5.1.1, while the Z81 operates on a more recent Android 8.1.
- The build quality is similar, with the E5s measuring 143.2 x 72.2 x 8.7 mm and weighing 139 g, while the Z81 is slightly larger at 152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm and weighs 141 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris E5s
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2850 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2850 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.2 x 72.2 x 8.7 mm (5.64 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
139 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, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity