Category Breakdown
Lava X81
Sony Xperia E5
Performance
49.549.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.720.8
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
45.853.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.428.9
Summary
- The Lava X81 and Sony Xperia E5 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Xperia E5 has a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi compared to the X81.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core CPU, but the Xperia E5 has 1.5GB of RAM versus the X81's 3GB, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both smartphones sport a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording, providing similar photographic capabilities.
- The Lava X81 has a slightly larger 2700 mAh battery compared to the Xperia E5's 2300 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a similar software experience, but the Xperia E5 includes NFC support and better Bluetooth capabilities with aptX.
- In terms of build quality, the Lava X81 is lighter at 142.6 grams, while the Xperia E5 weighs 147 grams and has slightly different dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
Sony Xperia E5
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
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
Scratch-resistant 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 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.4
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
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2300 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)
144 x 69 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)
Weight
N/A
147 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
Graphite Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.08 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, aptX
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

