Lava Z81
#4728
Micromax Canvas Mega 4G Q417
#5822Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
Micromax Canvas Mega 4G Q417
Performance
56.049.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.640.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.526.3
Summary
- The Lava Z81 features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a modern 18:9 aspect ratio, while the Micromax Canvas Mega 4G Q417 has a 5.5-inch display with a 720 x 1280 resolution in a 16:9 format.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a more efficient Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a higher clock speed of 2.0 GHz compared to the MT6735 in the Canvas Mega, which runs at 1.3 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Z81 has a superior 13 MP front camera, whereas the Canvas Mega offers only a 5 MP selfie camera.
- The Z81 is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery, providing a longer usage time than the 2500 mAh battery in the Canvas Mega.
- Software-wise, the Lava Z81 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), offering a more updated experience compared to the older Android 5.1 (Lollipop) on the Micromax device.
- Overall, the Lava Z81 presents better specifications in terms of display, performance, camera capabilities, battery capacity, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
Micromax Canvas Mega 4G Q417
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
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 3GB 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
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 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)
146.5 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.77 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
141 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/ Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity