Lava Z81
#4728
ZTE Axon
#4587Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
ZTE Axon
Performance
56.063.8
Camera
27.936.6
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.648.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.532.4
Summary
- The Lava Z81 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the ZTE Axon has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a Mediatek Helio A22 chipset, while the Axon utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Axon includes a secondary depth sensor and offers additional video recording options.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but the Axon supports faster charging at 10W.
- The Z81 runs on Android 8.1, providing a more updated software experience compared to the Axon's Android 5.1.1.
- Overall, the ZTE Axon offers a more robust display and performance, while the Lava Z81 benefits from a newer software version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
ZTE Axon
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)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 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)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 330
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, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
8 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
153.9 x 73.7 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 2.90 x 0.37 in)
Weight
141 g
169.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Ion Gold, Chromium Silver, Phthalo Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 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 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass