Side-by-side technical data
Lava Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
Comparison between Lava Z3 and Samsung Galaxy XCover 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lava and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy XCover 5, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Z3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 82.3 %
- against 67.7 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.2 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- against 5.3″
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 117,311
- against 110,000
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 311 ppi
- against 269 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 8 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,000 | 117,311 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 222 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 868 |
| 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 processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Cyan | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 147.1 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 172 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % Best value | 67.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 5.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 311 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 6, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-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 B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1900, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou 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, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.7 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.27 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Z3 | Galaxy XCover 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LZG403 25 | SM-G525F, SM-G525F/DS, SM-G525N |
