Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 or Lava Z2 Max? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 5 starts at ₹ 7,999 and Lava Z2 Max starts at ₹ 7,299.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has screen size of 5.7 inches and Lava Z2 Max has screen size of 7.0 inches. Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Lava Z2 Max comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP Camera and front camera of 5 MP Camera with LED Flash whereas latter has primary camera of 13 MP (f/1.85 and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Lava Z2 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android OS, v10 |
| Screen Size | 5.7 inches | 7.0 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio A20 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 63 | 65 | |
| OS | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android OS, v10 | |
| Screen Size | 5.7 inches | 7.0 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio A20 | |
| RAM | 2 GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Custom UI | MIUI 9 | Go edition | |
| Device type | Phablet | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android OS, v10 | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 151.8 mm | 174.7 mm | |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 9 mm | |
| Weight | 157 g | 216 g | |
| Width | 72.8 mm | 78.6 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels | 720 x 1640 pixels | |
| Screen size | 5.7 inches | 7.0 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | ||
| Card Slot | microSD Card | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio A20 | |
| CPU | Octa Core, 1.8 GHz | Quad-core 1.8 GHz | |
| External Storage | Up to 128 GB | ||
| GPU | Adreno 506 | ||
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | ||
| Phonebook | Unlimited | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR | HDR Mode, Panorama, Night, Time Lapse | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Camera with LED Flash | 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP Camera | 13 MP (f/1.85 | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, 3GP, WAV, MIDI, AAC | |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | 3GP, Flv, MP4, Mkv, Webm | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-ion 6000 mAh battery | |
| Stand by | Up to 12 days | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | No | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor | |
Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with a weight of 157 g whereas Lava Z2 Max weights around 216 g. Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 5 is 7.7 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 9 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has screen size of 5.7 inches whereas other comes up with 7.0 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 720 x 1440 pixels and 720 x 1640 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses undefined and latter uses IPS LCD.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP Camera whereas Lava Z2 Max comes up with 13 MP (f/1.85. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and MediaTek Helio A20 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up microSD Card card slot and Lava Z2 Max comes up with microSDXC card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 5 is Octa Core, 1.8 GHz and used in Lava Z2 Max is Quad-core 1.8 GHz.