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

