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Lava X81

Lava X81

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Lava Z81

Lava Z81

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Category Breakdown

Lava X81
Lava Z81
Performance
49.556.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.724.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.845.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.431.5

Summary

  • The Lava X81 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 better viewing experience.
  • In terms of performance, the X81 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Z81 utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a faster quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Z81 offers a 13 MP selfie camera compared to the X81's 5 MP.
  • The Z81 also has a larger battery capacity of 3000 mAh compared to the X81's 2700 mAh.
  • Regarding software, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1, while the Z81 is equipped with a more recent Android 8.1, enhancing the overall software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lava X81
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
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 MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-T720
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.4
13 MP, f/2.0

Front Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2700 mAh
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)

Weight

N/A
141 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Space Grey/Gold
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, GLONASS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity