Lava Z81
#4728
LG X max
#5471Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
LG X max
Performance
56.049.1
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.223.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.649.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.527.7
Summary
- The Lava Z81 features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the LG X Max's 5.5-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a 2.0 GHz CPU, while the X Max uses the older MT6735 with a 1.3 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Z81 offers a higher resolution selfie camera at 13 MP compared to the X Max's 5 MP.
- The Z81 has a slightly larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the X Max's 2800 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Z81 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), while the X Max is on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), indicating a more updated software experience for the Z81.
- Both devices lack water resistance and wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
LG X max
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
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
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, 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)
151.6 x 76.9 x 7.2 mm (5.97 x 3.03 x 0.28 in)
Weight
141 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass