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Lava X81

Lava X81

#5521
ZTE Blade X5

ZTE Blade X5

#6318

Category Breakdown

Lava X81
ZTE Blade X5
Performance
49.537.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.721.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.838.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.424.2

Summary

  • The Lava X81 and ZTE Blade X5 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Blade X5 has a slightly higher pixel density at approximately 294 ppi compared to the X81.
  • In terms of performance, the X81 has 3GB of RAM, while the Blade X5 offers 1GB, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Blade X5 features an 8 MP selfie camera, compared to the X81's 5 MP.
  • The X81 has a larger 2700 mAh battery compared to the Blade X5's 2400 mAh.
  • Regarding software, the X81 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, while the Blade X5 operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop, indicating a more updated software experience for the X81.
  • Build quality is similar, with the X81 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Blade X5.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lava X81
ZTE Blade X5

General

Release Date

2016
2015

Announced

2016
2015

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
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
N/A

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-T720
N/A

Memory

16GB 3GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.4
8 MP

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
2400 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, 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)
142 x 70.4 x 8.9 mm (5.59 x 2.77 x 0.35 in)

Weight

N/A
129 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Space Grey/Gold
Black, Yellow

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 b/g/n, hotspot

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 5.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity