Lava X81
#5521
Panasonic Eluga I5
#5442Category Breakdown
Lava X81
Panasonic Eluga I5
Performance
49.550.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.721.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.839.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.427.8
Summary
- The Lava X81 and Panasonic Eluga I5 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Eluga I5 offers a slightly higher pixel density at approximately 294 PPI compared to the X81's 720 PPI.
- In terms of performance, the X81 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6735 chipset and a slightly faster quad-core CPU at 1.3 GHz, while the Eluga I5 uses the MT6737 with a 1.25 GHz CPU, both paired with 16GB of storage but differing in RAM configurations (3GB for X81 and 2GB for Eluga I5).
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the X81 has a wider aperture of f/2.0 compared to f/2.2 on the Eluga I5.
- The X81 houses a 2700 mAh battery, while the Eluga I5 has a smaller 2500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), whereas the Eluga I5 operates on Android 7.0 (Nougat), potentially offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
Panasonic Eluga I5
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
For India
For India
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 MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720MP1
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, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.2
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)
143 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
N/A
145.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity