Lava Z3
#3158
Xiaomi Redmi 8
#2854Category Breakdown
Lava Z3
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Performance
68.065.7
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.989.8
Connectivity
52.251.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.445.7
Summary
- The Lava Z3 features a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 8 has a 6.22-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lava Z3 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset, whereas the Redmi 8 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, both with 3GB of RAM.
- The camera setup on the Redmi 8 is superior, offering a 12 MP main sensor compared to the 8 MP on the Lava Z3, and it has an 8 MP selfie camera versus the 5 MP on the Lava.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi 8 supports 18W fast charging, while the Lava Z3 does not.
- The Lava Z3 runs on Android 11, while the Redmi 8 originally shipped with Android 9 but can be upgraded to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- In terms of build quality, the Redmi 8 has Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, providing better durability compared to the glass front of the Lava Z3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z3
Xiaomi Redmi 8
General
Release Date
2022, February 26
2019, October 12
Announced
2022, February 26
2019, October 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, AFQVGA
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
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)
156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
188 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, Cyan
Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Phantom Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.34 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
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, LTE
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
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass