Lava X81
#5521
LG K30
#4824Category Breakdown
Lava X81
LG K30
Performance
49.557.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.723.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.854.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.430.9
Summary
- The Lava X81 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the LG K30 has a slightly larger 5.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the X81 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 3GB of RAM, whereas the K30 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the K30 includes PDAF for quicker focus.
- The K30 also has a larger 2880 mAh battery compared to the X81's 2700 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 10W.
- Regarding software, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1, while the K30 is equipped with Android 7.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
LG K30
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
For India
Also known as LG X2 (2019) for South Korea
Display
Size
5"
5.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
2880 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
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)
148.6 x 75 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
168.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
New Aurora Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 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 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass