The verdict
Your pick: Nokia C3, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Z1, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 50,300
- against 27,675
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 184.5 g
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
Nokia C3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 196 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio A20 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 50,300 Best value | 27,675 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 725 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 and 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes Best value | No |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red | Blue, Beige, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 10.3 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 145.1 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 184.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 64.8 % | 75.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 3,040 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Battery Features | Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | IPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.99″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 196 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 700 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B10, 3G UMTS B11, 3G UMTS B12, 3G UMTS B13, 3G UMTS B17, 3G UMTS B21, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Z1 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LS000Z1 | — |
