The verdict
Your pick: Lava Z81, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Z61, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Lava Z81, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6739WW | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 332 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,145 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black | Black, Blue, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 152.2 mm |
| Weight | 139 g Best value | 141 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.5 % | 75.5 % Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.45″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z61 | Z81 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Z61, Z61_2GB | Z81 |
