Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
ZTE Grand X Max+
Performance
56.047.8
Camera
27.939.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.639.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.529.4
Summary
- The Lava Z81 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X Max+ has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a more modern Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset, offering a faster CPU at 2.0 GHz compared to the Grand X Max+'s 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Z81 has a higher resolution selfie camera at 13 MP, compared to the Grand X Max+'s 5 MP.
- The ZTE device has a slightly larger 3200 mAh battery with faster 10W charging, while the Lava Z81's battery capacity is 3000 mAh.
- Finally, the Lava Z81 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), providing a more updated software experience than the Grand X Max+, which operates on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
ZTE Grand X Max+
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 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, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 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)
162.1 x 83.1 x 7.9 mm (6.38 x 3.27 x 0.31 in)
Weight
141 g
171.8 g
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 / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, 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, 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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

