Category Breakdown
Lava X81
ZTE Grand X Max+
Performance
49.547.8
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.725.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.839.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.429.4
Summary
- The Lava X81 features a compact 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X Max+ offers a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the X81 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Grand X Max+ utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, both having 16GB of storage but differing in RAM configurations (3GB for X81 and 2GB for Grand X Max+).
- Both devices sport a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Grand X Max+ supports video recording capabilities.
- The X81 has a smaller 2700 mAh battery compared to the 3200 mAh battery in the Grand X Max+, which also supports faster 10W charging.
- Lastly, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, while the Grand X Max+ operates on the older Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
ZTE Grand X Max+
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB 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, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
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)
162.1 x 83.1 x 7.9 mm (6.38 x 3.27 x 0.31 in)
Weight
N/A
171.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

