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Lava X81

Lava X81

#5521
ZTE nubia Z5

ZTE nubia Z5

#5767

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