Lava Z3
#3158
Lenovo K8 Plus
#3709Category Breakdown
Lava Z3
Lenovo K8 Plus
Performance
68.069.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
33.728.1
Build
67.976.2
Connectivity
52.248.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.439.1
Summary
- The Lava Z3 features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Lenovo K8 Plus has a smaller 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Lava Z3 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, which is less advanced than the Helio P25 found in the K8 Plus, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the K8 Plus includes a dual rear camera with a 13 MP main sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, compared to the Z3's single 8 MP rear camera, giving the K8 Plus an advantage in photography.
- The Lava Z3 has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the K8 Plus's 4000 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Regarding build quality, the K8 Plus utilizes Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, which may provide a more premium feel compared to the plastic construction of the Lava Z3.
- Lastly, the Lava Z3 runs on Android 11, while the K8 Plus originally shipped with Android 7.1.1, though it can be upgraded to Android 8.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z3
Lenovo K8 Plus
General
Release Date
2022, February 26
2017
Announced
2022, February 26
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P25 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, AFQVGA
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
147.9 x 73.7 x 9 mm (5.82 x 2.90 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
165 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Blue, Cyan
Fine Gold, Venom Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass