Lava Z40 specifications

4.00" TN TFT LCD480×8002MP Camera2250mAhSC9832E 28.00nm4-core @ 1.4 GHz1 GB RAM
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The Lava Z40 is an ultra-budget entry-level smartphone released in India in March 2019, featuring a compact 4.0-inch WVGA TN LCD display running Android 8.1 Go Edition. Powered by the Unisoc SC9832E with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, it targets users seeking basic 4G LTE smartphone functionality at a minimal price point. Its 2250mAh removable battery and dual Nano-SIM support round out an extremely lean feature set.

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Strengths

  • Pro: Lightweight at just 120g, very comfortable for extended one-handed use
  • Pro: Removable 2250mAh battery allows easy swapping for power users
  • Pro: Dual SIM with 4G LTE support on both slots
  • Pro: Android Go Edition optimized for low-RAM devices runs smoothly on 1GB
  • Pro: Compact 4-inch form factor is ideal for small hands or as a secondary device

Weaknesses

  • Con: 2MP rear camera delivers very poor photo quality even for its era
  • Con: 1GB RAM severely limits multitasking and app performance
  • Con: 480x800 WVGA display resolution looks noticeably dated
  • Con: 8GB internal storage fills up rapidly even for light users
  • Con: No gyroscope or compass limits navigation and AR applications

Full Specifications

Display

4.00"
Screen Size
0.4MP
Resolution
Size
4.00 inches
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels
Aspect Ratio
3:5
Pixel Density
233 ppi
Technology
TN TFT LCD
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Chipset & Memory

SC9832E
Chipset
28nm
Process
1GB
RAM
Chipset
SC9832E (28nm)
Manufacturer
Unisoc
Process
28 nm
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
RAM
1 GB
Storage
8 GB

Camera

2MP
Main Camera
2MP
Front Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Front Camera
2 MP

Battery

2250 mAh
Battery
Capacity
2250 mAh

Design

120g
Weight
125.5x63.9x11.7
Dimensions (mm)
Form Factor
Bar
Dimensions
125.5 x 63.9 x 11.7 mm
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)
Colors
Black, Gold

Connectivity

4.2, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
WiFi
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
microUSB 2.0
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Network

4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
2G
GSM
Network Bands
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; WCDMA: B8, B5, B2, B1, 900 (900), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B41, B40, B39, B38, B28, B1, B3, B5, B20, B7, B8, B17 (700), B12 (700), 900 (900), B4 (1700), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900), B2 (1900)

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

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