Lava Z81
#4728
Panasonic Eluga I5
#5442Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
Panasonic Eluga I5
Performance
56.050.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.639.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.527.8
Summary
- The Lava Z81 features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Panasonic Eluga I5 has a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a faster 2.0 GHz CPU, compared to the Eluga I5's Mediatek MT6737 running at 1.25 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Eluga I5 includes autofocus.
- The Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery versus the Eluga I5's 2500 mAh, providing potentially better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Z81 runs Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Eluga I5 operates on an older Android 7.0 Nougat.
- In terms of build, the Z81 is slightly larger and heavier than the Eluga I5, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
Panasonic Eluga I5
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
For India
For India
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
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T720MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
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
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 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)
143 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
141 g
145.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 21.1/5.76 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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity