Category Breakdown
Lava Z1
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Performance
55.647.8
Camera
15.415.4
Display
29.016.9
Battery
25.418.9
Build
67.983.8
Connectivity
44.252.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.225.0
Summary
- The Lava Z1 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z1 is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A20 chipset with 2GB of RAM, compared to the Core Prime's Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 with 1GB of RAM, giving the Z1 an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Core Prime offers autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The Z1 has a larger 3100 mAh battery versus the Core Prime's 2000 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Z1 runs on Android 10 (Go edition), while the Core Prime operates on an older Android version, limiting its software experience.
- Both devices have a plastic build and lack water resistance, but the Z1 is heavier at 175g compared to the Core Prime's 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z1
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
General
Release Date
2021, January 07
2014
Announced
2021, January 07
2014
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition G361 with Android v5.1Also known as Samsung Galaxy Win 2 Duos TV G360BT for Brazil; Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TFT LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A20 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.1 x 73.3 x 10.3 mm (5.71 x 2.89 x 0.41 in)
130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm (5.15 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
Weight
175 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, Red
Black, White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

