BQ Aquaris X5
#5224
Lava Z81
#4728Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris X5
Lava Z81
Performance
53.456.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.324.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.045.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.731.5
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris X5 features a 5.0-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, offering a taller aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris X5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.4 GHz, whereas the Z81 utilizes a Mediatek Helio A22 chipset with a faster quad-core CPU at 2.0 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Z81 has a higher resolution 13 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP on the Aquaris X5.
- The battery capacity of the Aquaris X5 is 2900 mAh, slightly less than the Z81's 3000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris X5 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, while the Z81 operates on Android 8.1 Oreo, providing a more recent software experience.
- Both devices lack advanced build materials and water resistance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris X5
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Available as Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition
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, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 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/2.0
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.4 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.69 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
148 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Rose Gold
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity