Category Breakdown
Lava V2 3GB
Lava Z81
Performance
19.256.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.824.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.245.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.531.5
Summary
- The Lava V2 3GB features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z81 has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a slightly better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the V2 is equipped with 3GB of RAM, but lacks detailed chipset information, whereas the Z81 runs on a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 with a quad-core CPU and 2GB or 3GB of RAM options.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Z81 offers a higher resolution 13 MP selfie camera compared to the V2's 8 MP.
- The V2 has a 2500 mAh battery, while the Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery, likely providing better endurance.
- Lastly, the V2 runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), whereas the Z81 is updated to Android 8.1 (Oreo), offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava V2 3GB
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
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
N/A
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
N/A
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
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, non-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
White, Black
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

