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Lava Z81

Lava Z81

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ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX405H

ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX405H

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Category Breakdown

Lava Z81
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX405H
Performance
56.047.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.571.4
Battery
24.218.9
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
45.639.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.528.8

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 NX405H has a smaller 4.7-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Z81 is powered by a more recent Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset, offering a faster quad-core CPU compared to the Snapdragon 400 in the nubia Z5S mini.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the nubia Z5S mini includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
  • The Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the nubia Z5S mini, providing better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the Z81 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, offering a more updated experience than the older Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on the nubia Z5S mini.
  • The build quality of the Z81 is slightly bulkier and heavier than the lighter and more compact nubia Z5S mini.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Lava Z81
ZTE nubia Z5S mini NX405H

General

Release Date

2018
2014

Announced

2018
2014

Description

For India
Also known as ZTE Nubia Z5s mini LTE

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
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm 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, 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, 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)
134.9 x 65.8 x 8.6 mm (5.31 x 2.59 x 0.34 in)

Weight

141 g
117.9 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.65 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)

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

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, 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, gyro, proximity, compass