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Lava Z81

Lava Z81

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QMobile Noir Z4

QMobile Noir Z4

#6006

Category Breakdown

Lava Z81
QMobile Noir Z4
Performance
56.057.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.218.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.629.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.525.6

Summary

  • The Lava Z81 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the QMobile Noir Z4 has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper display.
  • In terms of performance, the Lava Z81 is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the older Mediatek MT6589T in the Noir Z4, which runs at 1.5 GHz.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Noir Z4 features autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
  • The Lava Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery, while the Noir Z4 is equipped with a 2000 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Lava Z81 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), providing a more updated experience compared to the older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) on the Noir Z4.
  • Overall, the Lava Z81 presents a more modern build and performance profile.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lava Z81
QMobile Noir Z4

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 SGX544

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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, panorama

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-Ion 2000 mAh battery

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 69 x 7.7 mm (5.67 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)

Weight

141 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Black

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, Wi-Fi Direct, 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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass