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Lava X81

Lava X81

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Tecno Spark CM

Tecno Spark CM

#5031

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