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Lava X81

Lava X81

#5521
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4

Samsung Galaxy XCover 4

#5050

Category Breakdown

Lava X81
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
Performance
49.553.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.723.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.855.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.429.5

Summary

  • The Lava X81 and Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the XCover 4 has a higher pixel density at approximately 294 ppi compared to the X81.
  • In terms of performance, the XCover 4 is equipped with a more advanced Exynos 7570 chipset and a slightly faster CPU, while both devices have 16GB of storage and 3GB of RAM, although the XCover 4 has 2GB of RAM.
  • The camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the XCover 4 has a wider aperture at f/1.9, potentially improving low-light performance.
  • The XCover 4 also has a marginally larger battery capacity at 2800 mAh compared to the X81's 2700 mAh.
  • In terms of software, the X81 runs Android 6.0.1, while the XCover 4 comes with Android 7.0, which is upgradable to Android 9.0, providing a more recent software experience.
  • The build quality of the XCover 4 is enhanced by its rugged design, making it more durable than the X81.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lava X81
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4

General

Release Date

2016
2017

Announced

2016
2017

Description

For India
Versions: G390F (Europe)

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
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-T720
Mali-T720 MP2

Memory

16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 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
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)
146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)

Weight

N/A
172 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Space Grey/Gold
Gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

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, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass