The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Z81, if you care about…
- Weight
- 141 g
- against 153 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 9.3 mm
Nokia 2.2, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 79 %
- against 75.5 %
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,520 px
- against 1,440 px
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| 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 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 56,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 332 | 332 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,145 | 1,145 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 400 GB |
Design
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold | Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 9.3 mm |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Body Height | 152.2 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 141 g Best value | 153 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.5 % | 79 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
Display
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.71″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 295 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-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 B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, NFC, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.43 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.37 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.45 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.61 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z81 | 2.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Z81 | TA-1183, TA-1179, TA-1191, TA-1188 |
