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Lava Z81

Lava Z81

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ZTE nubia Z5

ZTE nubia Z5

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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