Category Breakdown
Lava X81
ZTE nubia Z5
Performance
49.560.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
22.720.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.846.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.426.6
Summary
- The Lava X81 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z5 has the same size display but with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the X81 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 3GB of RAM, whereas the nubia Z5 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the nubia Z5 has a lower resolution 2 MP front camera compared to the X81's 5 MP.
- The X81 has a 2700 mAh battery, slightly larger than the nubia Z5's 2300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1, providing a more recent experience compared to the nubia Z5's Android 4.1.1.
- The build quality of the X81 is slightly bulkier at 142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm, while the nubia Z5 is more compact at 137.9 x 69.1 x 7.6 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
ZTE nubia Z5
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
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
2 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
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
137.9 x 69.1 x 7.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)
Weight
N/A
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, 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 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

