Category Breakdown
Lava Z81
ZTE nubia Z5
Performance
56.060.1
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.220.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.646.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.526.6
Summary
- The Lava Z81 features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z5 has a smaller 5.0-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a Mediatek Helio A22 chipset, whereas the nubia Z5 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the nubia Z5 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography potential, while the Z81 has a 13 MP selfie camera.
- The Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the nubia Z5's 2300 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Z81 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, offering a more modern experience compared to the older Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean on the nubia Z5.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Z81 being slightly larger and heavier than the nubia Z5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Z81
ZTE nubia Z5
General
Release Date
2018
2012
Announced
2018
2012
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait 300
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 320
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
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, non-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)
137.9 x 69.1 x 7.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.30 in)
Weight
141 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, 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 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

