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Lava X81

Lava X81

#5521
Meizu M2

Meizu M2

#5731

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