Category Breakdown
Lava X81
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX405H
Performance
49.547.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.571.4
Battery
22.718.9
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
45.839.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.428.8
Summary
- The Lava X81 features a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the ZTE nubia Z5S mini's 4.7-inch IGZO IPS LCD, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lava X81 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, while the Z5S mini uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU; both have 16GB of storage but differ in RAM, with the X81 offering 3GB versus the Z5S mini's 2GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Lava X81 has a larger 2700 mAh battery compared to the Z5S mini's 2000 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the X81 runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, while the Z5S mini operates on an older Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava X81
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX405H
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
For India
Also known as ZTE Nubia Z5s mini LTE
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IGZO IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm 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, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
5 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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
134.9 x 65.8 x 8.6 mm (5.31 x 2.59 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
117.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Grey/Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, 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 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

