Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Mika M3
Lava Z81
Performance
42.656.0
Camera
39.627.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.024.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.845.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.331.5
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Mika M3 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 higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a more modern aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the Mika M3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Z81 utilizes a more efficient Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Z81 supports 1080p video recording, compared to the Mika M3's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Z81 also has a significantly larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Mika M3's 1900 mAh, which may lead to better longevity.
- Lastly, the Mika M3 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Z81 operates on a more recent Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Mika M3
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
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
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 70.5 x 8.3 mm (5.67 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
146 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Navy Blue
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
3.0
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

