Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
ZTE Grand S Pro
Performance
56.055.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.220.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.648.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.527.0
Summary
- The Lava Z81 features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the ZTE Grand S Pro has a 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a Mediatek Helio A22 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Grand S Pro utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Grand S Pro includes autofocus.
- The Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2300 mAh battery in the Grand S Pro.
- Software-wise, the Z81 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, providing a more modern experience than the Grand S Pro's Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
- In terms of build, the Z81 is lighter at 141g, while the Grand S Pro is heavier at 155.4g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
ZTE Grand S Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
For India
Also known as ZTE Grand S Pro N9835For U.S. Cellular
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)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB 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
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
2 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
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
142.2 x 71.1 x 10.2 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.40 in)
Weight
141 g
155.4 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
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 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 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

