Lava Z1
#6571
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
#5512Category Breakdown
Lava Z1
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
64.367.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.154.7
Summary
- The Lava Z1 features a slightly heavier build at 175g compared to the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) which weighs 154g, with both having a plastic frame and back.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch display, but the J2 Core offers a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density of approximately 220 ppi, compared to the Z1's 480 x 854 pixels at around 196 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lava Z1 is powered by a Mediatek Helio A20 chipset with a higher clock speed of 1.8 GHz, while the J2 Core uses a Snapdragon 425 at 1.4 GHz, though both have 16GB of storage.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the J2 Core offering an 8 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, while the Z1 has a 5 MP rear camera limited to 720p video.
- The Lava Z1 has a larger 3100 mAh battery compared to the J2 Core's 2600 mAh, and the Z1 runs on Android 10 (Go edition), whereas the J2 Core operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z1
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
General
Release Date
2021, January 07
2020, April 27
Announced
2021, January 07
2020, April 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A20 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.1 x 73.3 x 10.3 mm (5.71 x 2.89 x 0.41 in)
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
175 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Red
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes