The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Z3, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 110,000
- against 94,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
TCL 20 XE, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Materials
- Metal
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z3 | 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 | 110,000 Best value | 94,000 |
| 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 | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Cyan | Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 83.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Metal Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 450 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 Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| 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 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, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| 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, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.39 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.25 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z3 | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LZG403 25 | 5087Z |
