Category Breakdown
Lava X81
Tecno Spark CM
Performance
49.549.3
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.725.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.844.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.429.7
Summary
- The Lava X81 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Tecno Spark CM offers a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a more immersive viewing experience.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Tecno Spark CM utilizes the slightly more advanced Mediatek MT6737 chipset, although both have 16GB of storage.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Tecno Spark CM has a superior 8 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP on the Lava X81.
- The Tecno Spark CM also boasts a larger 3050 mAh battery versus the 2700 mAh battery in the Lava X81, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Lava X81 runs on Android 6.0.1, while the Tecno Spark CM is equipped with Android 7.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
Tecno Spark CM
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737
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 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Quad-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3050 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)
152.2 x 71.7 x 5.6 mm (5.99 x 2.82 x 0.22 in)
Weight
N/A
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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
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

