Category Breakdown
Lava X81
Vodafone Smart N9
Performance
49.549.8
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.723.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.847.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.430.4
Summary
- The Lava X81 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Vodafone Smart N9 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Smart N9 has a slightly more advanced Mediatek MT6739WA chipset, although both have 16GB of storage.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones offer a 13 MP rear camera, but the Smart N9 has an advantage with an 8 MP front camera compared to the X81's 5 MP.
- The Smart N9 also has a larger 2900 mAh battery compared to the X81's 2700 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1, while the Smart N9 benefits from a more recent Android 8.1 version, enhancing the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
Vodafone Smart N9
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739WA (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 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
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
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2900 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)
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.7 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
Silver Aluminium, Black Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro (market dependent), proximity, compass

