Category Breakdown
Cubot Note 8
Lava Z91
Performance
50.054.1
Camera
39.627.9
Display
53.856.5
Battery
25.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
52.648.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.431.4
Summary
- The Cubot Note 8 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 442 x 960 pixels, while the Lava Z91 has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6739 chipset and have a quad-core CPU, but the Note 8 has 2GB of RAM compared to the Z91's 3GB, which may affect multitasking performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Z91 offers a better selfie camera at 8 MP versus the Note 8's 5 MP.
- The Note 8 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3100 mAh compared to the Z91's 3000 mAh, and both run on different versions of Android, with the Note 8 on Android 11 and the Z91 on Android 7.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the Cubot device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot Note 8
Lava Z91
General
Release Date
2022
2018
Announced
2022
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
442 x 960 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~192 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
442
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739WW (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF0.3 MP
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
3100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138 x 65 x 10.8 mm (5.43 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
152 x 72.9 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
147 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green
Blue
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 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Yes
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

