Category Breakdown
Lava X81
LG X max
Performance
49.549.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.723.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.849.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.427.7
Summary
- The Lava X81 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, while the LG X Max has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core CPU, but the LG X Max has a slightly better GPU configuration.
- Both smartphones sport a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- The Lava X81 has a 2700 mAh battery, whereas the LG X Max offers a slightly larger 2800 mAh battery.
- Both run on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), providing a similar software experience, but the LG X Max benefits from better connectivity options with dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2.
- In terms of build quality, the Lava X81 is more compact and heavier than the LG X Max, which is slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
LG X max
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
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
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, 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)
151.6 x 76.9 x 7.2 mm (5.97 x 3.03 x 0.28 in)
Weight
N/A
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
Dark 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 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, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

