On Thursday, Lava launched the world’s first customized smartphone – Lava Z1, Lava Z2, Lava Z4, and Lava Z6. The phone can be upgraded to suit customer requirements. The customizable Lava series of smartphones named MyZ will be available for purchase from January 11, 2021. Lava says these devices have been designed to allow users to customize their smartphones, suit their needs before purchasing on the company website. The phone can be customized in 66 unique ways, and users can increase or change the RAM, ROM, front and rear cameras, and the colour of their device.
Lava says that its unique ‘Made-to-Order’ concept for smartphones will allow customers to choose between 2 GB RAM, 3 GB, 4 GB, or 6 GB and combine it with 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB ROM. People can also choose between duo (13 MP + 2 MP) or triple rear cameras (13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP), 8 MP or selfie camera 16 MP.
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Below is the Comparison of Lava Z1, Lava Z2, Lava Z4, and Lava Z6:
| Specifications | Lava Z1 | Lava Z2 | Lava Z4 | Lava Z6 |
| Launch Date | January 26, 2021 (Expected) | January 11, 2021 (Expected) | January 11, 2021 (Expected) | January 11, 2021 (Expected) |
| Operating System | Android v10 (Q) | Android v10 (Q) | Android v10 (Q) | Android v10 (Q) |
| Custom UI | Android Go | Android Go | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
| Network | 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
| Fingerprint Sensor |  No |
No |
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| Dimensions | Height: 145.1 mm Width: 73.3 mm Thickness: 10.2 mm |
Height: 164.5 mm Width: 75.8 mm Thickness: 9 mm |
Height: 164.5 mm Width: 75.8 mm Thickness: 9 mm |
Height: 164.5 mm Width: 75.8 mm Thickness: 9 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams | 190 grams | 190 grams | 190 grams |
| Colours | Blue, Red | Grey, Red | Grey, Red | Grey, Red |
| Screen Size | 5.0 ” (12.7 cm) | 6.51 ” (16.54 cm) | 6.51 ” (16.54 cm) | 6.51 ” (16.54 cm) |
| Screen Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 | |
| Bezel-less display | with waterdrop notch |
with waterdrop notch |
with waterdrop notch |
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| Pixel Density | 196 PPI | 270 PPI | 270 PPI | 270 PPI |
| Display Type | TFT | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 64.65 % | 82.06 % | 82.06 % | 82.06 % |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio A20 | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor | Quad-core, 1.8 GHz, Cortex A53 | Octa-core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53 | Octa-core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53 | Octa-core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8300 | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 256 GB |
Up to 512 GB |
Up to 512 GB |
Up to 512 GB |
| Rear Camera | Single 5 MP f/2.2 Primary Camera LED Flash2592 x 1944 Pixels |
Dual 13 MP f/1.85 Primary Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera LED Flash4128 x 3096 Pixels |
Triple 13 MP f/1.85 Primary Camera 5 MP, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera LED Flash4128 x 3096 Pixels |
Triple 13 MP f/1.85 Primary Camera 5 MP, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera LED Flash4128 x 3096 Pixels |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | ||
| Front Camera | Single 5 MP f/2.2 Primary Camera |
Single 8 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera |
Single 16 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera |
Single 16 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera |
| Battery Capacity | 3100 mAh Li-ion | 5000 mAh Li-ion | 5000 mAh Li-ion | 5000 mAh Li-ion |
| USB Type-C | No |
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| Sim Type | Nano | Nano | Nano | Nano |
| Network Support | 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G | 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G | 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G | 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n |
Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n |
Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n |
Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
v5.0 |
v5.0 |
v5.0 |
| GPS | with A-GPS |
with A-GPS |
with A-GPS |
with A-GPS |
| USB Connectivity | A mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 | A mass storage device, USB charging | A mass storage device, USB charging | A mass storage device, USB charging |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
No |
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| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Lava Z1 Detail and Pricing:
Lava Z1 has a 5-inch screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio A20 SoC, along with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory. This device is military-grade certified and comes with a loud sound. With a 5-magnet speaker.
Corning Incorporated has announced that Lava will be the first mobile device manufacturer in India to sell a military-grade smartphone worth Rs 5,499 with Gorilla Glass 3. Their portfolio in The past 4 years, including the best-selling Z81 and Z61 models.
Lava Z2 Detail and Pricing:
The Lava Z2 features a 6.5-inch HD + Water-drop not display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It has a 13 MP + 2 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio G35, comes with 2 GB RAM, and has 32 GB internal storage. 5,000 mAh battery. The phone is priced at Rs 6,999.
Lava Z4 Detail and Pricing:
The smartphone sports a 6.5 + inch HD + water notch display with corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It comes with a 5,000 mAh battery and runs on Android 10. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB ROM.
The device comes with a triple rear camera setup, a 13 MP primary sensor, a 5 MP secondary sensor, and a 2 MP sensor. As for a selfie, it has a 16 MP camera at the front. This smartphone is priced at Rs 8,999.
Lava Z6 Detail and Pricing:
The Lava Z6 comes with a 6.5 inch HD + water leak notch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 security and a 5,000mAh long-lasting battery.
The device runs on Android 10 OS and is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 with 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM. There are 13MP base sensors, 5MP, and 2MP camera sensors on the back—the 16 MP for imaging. Lava Z6 is priced at Rs 9,999.
Lava launched its first smart band BeFIT, the wearable is available at Rs.2,699 and will be available for purchase from January 26th.
It would be fascinating to look at Lava’s entry again in the market after Micromax.
