Category Breakdown
Lava X81
Meizu M2
Performance
49.549.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.721.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.846.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.426.7
Summary
- The Lava X81 and Meizu M2 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Meizu M2 has a slightly higher pixel density at approximately 294 ppi compared to the X81.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core CPU; however, the X81 offers 3GB of RAM versus the M2's 2GB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the X81 has a wider aperture at f/2.0 compared to f/2.2 on the M2.
- The X81 is equipped with a 2700 mAh battery, slightly larger than the M2's 2500 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Regarding software, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, while the M2 operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Flyme 4.5, potentially offering a more updated user experience on the X81.
- Both devices lack advanced features like water resistance and wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
Meizu M2
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
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 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.0
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
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 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)
140.1 x 68.9 x 8.7 mm (5.52 x 2.71 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
Gray, White, Blue, Pink
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, 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 5.1 (Lollipop), Flyme 4.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

