Lava Z81
#4728
Lenovo Vibe X S960
#6165Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
Lenovo Vibe X S960
Performance
56.052.4
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.218.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.631.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.524.9
Summary
- The Lava Z81, released in 2018, features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Lenovo Vibe X S960, from 2013, has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a more modern Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset, compared to the older MT6589T in the Vibe X, although both have 16GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Vibe X offers autofocus, whereas the Z81 does not.
- The Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Vibe X's 2000 mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Z81 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), offering a more updated experience than the Vibe X's Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
- In terms of build quality, the Z81 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Vibe X, which is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
Lenovo Vibe X S960
General
Release Date
2018
2013
Announced
2018
2013
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
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
3000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
144 x 74 x 6.9 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.27 in)
Weight
141 g
121 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass