Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (3rd gen)
Performance
56.049.1
Camera
27.945.3
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.648.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.530.5
Summary
- The Lava Z81 features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (3rd gen) with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a faster 2.0 GHz CPU, while the Moto G uses a Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 with a 1.4 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Moto G has a slightly better f/2.0 aperture and supports HDR in video recording.
- The Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Moto G's 2470 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- The Lava Z81 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), offering a more recent software experience than the Moto G's Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop).
- In terms of build quality, the Lava is lighter at 141g, while the Moto G is heavier at 155g and thicker at 11.6 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (3rd gen)
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
For India
Also known as Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (Gen 3), Motorola Moto G3 Dual SIM
Display
Size
5.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2470 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2470 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)
142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
Weight
141 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-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 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Ambient light sensor, accelerometer (2), proximity sensor

