Category Breakdown
Lava X81
Samsung Galaxy Grand Max
Performance
49.551.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.721.8
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
45.846.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.428.5
Summary
- The Lava X81 features a compact build with dimensions of 142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm and weighs significantly less than the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max, which measures 146 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm and weighs 161g.
- Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution IPS LCD display, but the Grand Max has a slightly larger 5.25-inch screen compared to the X81's 5.0-inch.
- In terms of performance, the X81 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Grand Max uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU; both have 16GB of storage but differ in RAM, with the X81 offering 3GB compared to the Grand Max's 1.5GB.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- The X81 has a slightly larger 2700 mAh battery compared to the Grand Max's 2500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, while the Grand Max operates on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, indicating a more updated software experience for the X81.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
Samsung Galaxy Grand Max
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
For India
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Max G720SM-G7202/D has no LTE support
Display
Size
5"
5.25"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
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
1080p@30fps
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, 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)
146 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Weight
N/A
161 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
Gray, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.30 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, 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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

