Category Breakdown
Celkon S1
Lava X81
Performance
44.149.5
Camera
39.619.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
20.822.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.445.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.327.4
Summary
- The Celkon S1 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image compared to the Lava X81's 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the S1 has a slightly faster quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, while the X81 uses a 1.3 GHz processor but offers more RAM at 3GB versus the S1's 1GB.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the X81 has a better f/2.0 aperture for low-light performance, while the S1 has an 8 MP front camera compared to the X81's 5 MP.
- The Lava X81 also has a larger 2700 mAh battery compared to the S1's 2300 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Celkon S1 runs on an older Android 4.2.1, while the Lava X81 is equipped with Android 6.0.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon S1
Lava X81
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 71 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
137 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Space Grey/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
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
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 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

