Category Breakdown
Lava X81
Sharp Pi
Performance
49.549.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.724.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.843.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.428.8
Summary
- The Lava X81 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sharp Pi has a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 282 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, with the X81 using the Mediatek MT6735 and the Pi utilizing the MT6737M, but both have 16GB of storage and 3GB of RAM for the X81 compared to 2GB for the Pi.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Pi includes a 2 MP depth sensor and an 8 MP front camera, outperforming the X81's 5 MP selfie camera.
- The battery capacity of the Sharp Pi is 3000 mAh, which is larger than the X81's 2700 mAh.
- Finally, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), while the Pi operates on a more recent Android 7.0 (Nougat), enhancing its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
Sharp Pi
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
For India
For Indonesia, Vietnam
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
8 MP
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
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
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)
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
White/Gold, black
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 42.2/5.76 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

