The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Z3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,230 mAh
Oppo A16K, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 192 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| 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 four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Cyan | Black, Blue, White, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 175 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 83 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,230 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Z3 | A16K |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LZG403 25 | CPH2349 |
