Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
YU Yunique 2
Performance
56.049.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.643.2
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 YU Yunique 2 has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by the Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a faster 2.0 GHz CPU, compared to the Yunique 2's Mediatek MT6737 running at 1.3 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Yunique 2 offers autofocus and a wider aperture of f/2.0, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- The Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Yunique 2's 2500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Z81 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Yunique 2 is on Android 7.0 Nougat, giving the Z81 a more updated experience.
- Build quality is comparable, but the Z81 is lighter at 141g versus the Yunique 2's 159g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
YU Yunique 2
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
For India
For India. Also known as YU Yunique 2 YU5011
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)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, 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
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 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)
145 x 72.7 x 9.2 mm (5.71 x 2.86 x 0.36 in)
Weight
141 g
159 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Champagne Gold, Coal Black
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 42.2/11.5 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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
Accelerometer, proximity

