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Lava Z1

Lava Z1

#4606
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

#6146

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