Home/Lava/Lava X81 vs Vodafone Smart N9
Lava X81

Lava X81

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Vodafone Smart N9

Vodafone Smart N9

#4902

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