The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Z2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 440 nits
- against 400 nits
Nokia 3.4, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 190 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- against 9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,490 | 158,257 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red | Blue, Purple, Grey, Black, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 161 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % Best value | 81.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 440 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.51″ Best value | 6.39″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display, Frameless | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 3G, 2G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.83 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.56 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z2 | 3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LMG02 | TA-1288, TA-1285, TA-1283 |
