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Lava Z71

Lava Z71

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Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Xiaomi Redmi 4A

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Category Breakdown

Lava Z71
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Performance
62.653.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.725.5
Build
67.982.8
Connectivity
48.545.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.635.2

Summary

  • The Lava Z71 features a slightly larger 5.71-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi 4A at 720 x 1280 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Z71 is powered by a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset with an octa-core CPU, while the Redmi 4A uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with a quad-core CPU, giving the Z71 an edge in processing power.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 4A has a wider aperture for potentially better low-light performance.
  • The Z71 has a slightly larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the 3120 mAh in the Redmi 4A.
  • In terms of software, the Z71 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie), offering a more updated experience than the Redmi 4A's Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) with MIUI 10.
  • Build quality is similar with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Z71 is slightly heavier and thicker.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lava Z71
Xiaomi Redmi 4A

General

Release Date

2020
2016

Announced

2020
2016

Description

For India
N/A

Display

Size

5.71"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 308

Memory

32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP2 MP
13 MP, f/2.2, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3200 mAh
3120 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 3200 mAh
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

145.6 x 70.9 x 9 mm (5.73 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
139.9 x 70.4 x 8.5 mm (5.51 x 2.77 x 0.33 in)

Weight

150 g
131.5 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Ruby Red, Steel Blue
Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.53 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-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, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity