Category Breakdown
Lava Z60s
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Performance
52.747.0
Camera
27.915.4
Display
56.580.4
Battery
21.822.4
Build
0.285.9
Connectivity
42.556.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.438.5
Summary
- The Lava Z60s and Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) both feature a 5.0-inch display, but the Z60s uses an IPS LCD while the J3 employs a Super AMOLED panel, offering better color contrast and vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the Z60s is powered by a Mediatek MT6739WW chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the J3 has a Spreadtrum SC9830 with options for 1.5GB or 2GB of RAM, providing potentially smoother multitasking.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the J3 featuring an 8 MP rear camera compared to the Z60s' 5 MP, resulting in better image quality for the J3.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the J3 at 2600 mAh versus 2500 mAh in the Z60s, but both lack fast charging.
- The Z60s runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), while the J3 operates on older versions, upgradable to Android 7.1.1, which may affect software experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality is comparable, with both phones being lightweight and featuring plastic materials, although the J3 has a glass front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z60s
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
General
Release Date
2018
2016, May 06
Announced
2018
2016, March 31
Description
For India
Versions: J320FN (Europe); J320F (EMEA); J320F/DD (India); J320A (AT&T); J320P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost); Galaxy Amp Prime (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V (Verizon); J320M (LATAM); J320G (Asia). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro in India with 16 GB storage & 2 GB RAM
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739WW (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Mali-400Mali-T720 - USA
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
2 MP (USA)5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.3 x 71.4 x 8.5 mm (5.68 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
136 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, Black
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Micro-SIMNano-SIM (USA models only)
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

