The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Z2s, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 110,490
- against 94,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
TCL 20 XE, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Materials
- Metal
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,490 Best value | 94,000 |
| 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 Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red | Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % | 83.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Metal Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 440 nits | 450 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.51″ | 6.52″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 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, Frameless | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.39 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.25 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z2s | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 5087Z |
