Lava’s Customizable Z1, Z2, Z4 and Z5 Launched in India, starting at ₹5,499

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.

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
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
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 Flash 2592 x 1944 Pixels	Dual 13 MP f/1.85 Primary Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera  LED Flash 4128 x 3096 Pixels	Triple 13 MP f/1.85 Primary Camera 5 MP, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera  LED Flash 4128 x 3096 Pixels	Triple 13 MP f/1.85 Primary Camera 5 MP, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera  LED Flash 4128 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
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
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
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.