Lava Z4: Design
The Lava Z4 is the most recent budget smartphone which has been announced in the Indian market. The device is launched with a slightly similar design as the recent Realme C series smartphones. The rear panel has a shiny surface comprising a vertically aligned camera module on the top-left and the Lava branding at the bottom. The back panel also packs a physical fingerprint scanner (circular) for security. The smartphone has a 6.51-inch display with a waterdrop notch design. The side bezels are thin, but the chin is thick. The display comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution. The company has used a basic setup on the Lava Z4. However, the big display size with 720p support is sufficient for general video watching.
Lava Z4: Hardware Performance
The Lava Z4 features the MediaTek Helio G35 processor. This entry-level game-centric processor clocks at 2.3GHz and has IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU to render the graphics. The processor is clubbed with 4GB RAM for swift multitasking. The storage capacity offered by the smartphone is 64GB. It comes with up to 512GB microSD card support. This setup is sufficient for basic to moderate tasks. The dedicated microSD support will take care of the extra storage requirements.
Lava Z4: Price To Specs Ratio
The Lava Z4 is priced starting at Rs. 8,999 in India. The company is selling the smartphone in a single 4GB RAM and 64GB storage options. The color options announced are Flame Red and Aqua Blue. The sub Rs 10,000 price point makes a good competitor in the Chinese-dominated budget segment. The smartphone goes up against the likes of the Redmi 9i, Poco C2, and the Realme C12, etc.
Lava Z4: Camera Performance
The Lava Z4 has a triple-camera setup at the rear which has a 13MP primary sensor. The device has additional 5MP and 2MP sensors completing the photography setup. The camera hardware is good on papers considering the budget price tag and it is sufficient for general photography. The extra sensors would allow the smartphone to click wide-angle as well as portrait shots. The U-shaped notch has a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls. It is one of the few smartphones which has this massive selfie-camera lens.
Lava Z4: Important/ Highlight Features
The other important highlight features of the Lava Z4 includes a huge 5,000 mAh battery unit and Android 10 OS. The device comes with a stock Android UI which is another key highlight of this unit. The device comes with standard connectivity options including a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
Lava Z4: Verdict
Lava has made a comeback in the Indian budget smartphone market with its new range of smartphones. The Lava Z4 is a well-packed device that caters to daily needs. You don’t have to burn a big hole in your pocket. Under Rs. 10,000 the Lava Z4 makes for a good competition against the Chinese brands.
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The phone has a triple-camera module with a 13MP main sensor.
The Realme C11, and the Moto G8 Power Lite can be considered as the Lava Z4 alternatives.
No, the smartphone doesn't support the 5G network.
It features a 6.51-inch HD+ panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels.
It ships with Android 10 Go Edition.
Yes, the smartphone does have a microSD card slot which is expandable up to 512GB.
Yes, the Lava Z4 is protected by the corning gorilla glass 3.
The phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery with support for fast charging.
The smartphone is based on the MediaTek Helio G35 processor.
If you are looking for a budget-centric phone capable of daily usage then can consider the Lava Z4.
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