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Lava Z81

Lava Z81

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ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A

ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A

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Category Breakdown

Lava Z81
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A
Performance
56.055.9
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.571.4
Battery
24.218.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.641.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.528.2

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 Z5S mini NX403A has a smaller 4.7-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset, whereas the Z5S mini utilizes a Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600, offering a slight edge in processing power.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Z5S mini includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities compared to the fixed-focus of the Z81.
  • The Z81 has a 3000 mAh battery, providing a longer usage time than the 2000 mAh battery of the Z5S mini.
  • On the software front, the Z81 runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), offering a more updated experience compared to the older Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) on the Z5S mini.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Z81 being slightly larger and heavier than the Z5S mini.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lava Z81
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX403A

General

Release Date

2018
2013

Announced

2018
2013

Description

For India
N/A

Display

Size

5.7"
4.7"

Type

IPS LCD
IGZO IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600

CPU

Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 320

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, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

13 MP, f/2.0
5 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
2000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
134.8 x 65.8 x 7.6 mm (5.31 x 2.59 x 0.30 in)

Weight

141 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/Blue, Gold/Black
White, Green, Pink, Yellow, Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, 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, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass