the Lava Z61 is an entry-level smartphone targeted at users who are looking for affordability sans compromising on the basic features of the device. The device comes powered by a MediaTek MT6739 processor and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with the Android Go program.
Eventually, it does provide a decent balance between performance and usability. It features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display and an 8 MP rear camera. It is powered by a 3000 mAh battery. Overall, the Lava Z61 is one of the value-for-money options in the budget smartphone section.
Key Specifications RAM and Processor
On the memory side, the Lava Z61 is powered with 2 GB of RAM, which is pretty nominal but gets the task of basic multitasking. The MediaTek MT6739 Chipset, with a Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex A53 CPU, ensures that the device will do well for normal light usage and hence is right for day-to-day tasks.
Display: The device sports a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 720×1440 pixels. The aspect ratio is 18:9, fairly reasonable to consider for its size. It features screen protection via Corning Gorilla Glass.
Camera Setup: Lava Z61 features a single 8 MP primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture with support for features such as HDR mode, digital zoom, face detection, and LED flash. Upfront, it has a 5 MP camera with an LED flash to click decent selfies.
Battery: The device is powered by a 3000 mAh removable Li-Polymer battery. The maximum ‘on’ time for talk time on 3G is up to 16.5 hours, and the standby time using 2G can go up to 314 hours. This device does support fast charging but lacks a USB Type-C port.
Performance and Design
Operating System: Lava Z61 runs on Android v8.1 Oreo with the Android Go UI that is basically a watered-down variant of Android for low-end phones. In this way, the phone can operate middle-level applications without problems, but its performance will be restricted to applications that require major resources.
Graphics: The PowerVR GE8100 GPU handles the graphics, which return appropriate performance for light gameplay and media playback. Thus, this phone can be quite ideal for users needing a simple casual-use phone rather than extreme gamers or multitaskers.
Design and Dimensions: Lava Z61 is light-weight because it measures 139 grams while its thickness is 8.7 mm. It comes in two color options which include Black and Gold. Given the compact dimensions, it becomes easy to get a comfortable grip on this unit and can be managed with one hand pretty easily.
Camera and Multimedia
Rear Camera: The 8 MP rear camera shows good image quality in sufficient light. It bears an image resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels. Adding to the varieties that the camera can offer are the autofocus and continuous shooting modes while the LED flash makes sure the shots in low light are brighter.
Front Camera: The 5 MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.4 is an apt fit for casual selfies and video calls. Quite commendable for a phone in this budget segment is the addition of a front LED flash.
Multimedia Features: Lava Z61 provides the facility of FM radio and a loudspeaker for the users who always prefer listening to music or radio while on the go. Further, there is support for wired headphones in the form of a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Storage and Connectivity
Internal Storage: It’s fitted with 16 GB of internal memory, which is expandable up to 32GB with the help of a microSD card. This is good enough to store applications, media, and documents, though users with heavier applications might experience a space crunch.
SIM and Network Support: Lava Z61 supports dual SIM operation, Micro SIM, and Nano SIM; 4G VoLTE for faster internet access and clear voice calls. In the network, this phone does not provide 5G support for anything.
Connectivity: Inside the phone, one can use Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth v4.0, A-GPS, and microUSB 2.0 for charging purposes and data transfer. It also includes mobile hotspots, which means users will be allowed to share their internet connection with other devices.
Sensors and Additional Features
Sensor Suite: Lava Z61 does not have support for a fingerprint sensor, but it has most of the important sensors like light, proximity, and accelerometer, which will help enhance the user experience.
Build Quality: In this budget, the phone is tough, and Corning Gorilla Glass is an assurance to provide extra protection against damage to the screen.
Price and Availability
When launched, the price of the Lava Z61 was around ₹6,000. Among the mobile smartphones available in the market, it is one of the cheapest. Given its features, the price seems justified, and for people who do not want much fuss over their mobile phone, with ordinary tasks of calling, chatting, and browsing, the device is quite an apt choice.