Category Breakdown
Lava Pixel V2
Lava Z81
Performance
45.156.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.824.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.745.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.131.5
Summary
- The Lava Pixel V2 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 higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a taller aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel V2 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a 1.0 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Z81 utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Z81 offers a 13 MP front camera compared to the 8 MP front camera of the Pixel V2.
- The Z81 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2500 mAh battery in the Pixel V2, potentially offering better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Pixel V2 runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) under the Android One program, while the Z81 operates on Android 8.1 (Oreo), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Pixel V2
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
For India
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
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
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
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.6 x 70.8 x 7.6 mm (5.57 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
128 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Icy White, Royal Black
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
