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

