Lava Yuva Smart 2 vs Motorola moto g05
Key differences
- The Lava Yuva Smart 2 launched ₹900 cheaper than the Motorola moto g05 (₹6,099 vs ₹6,999).
- The Motorola moto g05 has the bigger battery: 5,200mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The Motorola moto g05 charges faster, at 18W wired against 10W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Lava Yuva Smart 2 | Motorola moto g05 |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Brand | Lava | Motorola |
| Model | Yuva Smart 2 | moto g05 |
| India launch date | 4 September 2025 | 7 January 2025 |
| First sale | Not published | 13 January 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹6,099 | From ₹6,999 |
| Variants | 3GB RAM + 64GB | 4GB RAM + 64GB |
| Display | 6.75", HD+ Notch, 720x1600, 90Hz | 6.67", LCD, punch-hole, 1612x720, 90Hz, 1,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Not published | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Processor | UNISOC SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Rear camera | 13MP main | 50MP main |
| Front camera | 5MP | 8MP |
| Rear video | Not published | FHD@30 |
| Front video | Not published | FHD@30 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,200mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | No | No |
| eSIM | Not published | No |
| Operating system | Android 15 Go | Android 15 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | IP52 |
| Weight | 192 g | 188.8 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | side |
| Colours | Crystal Blue, Crystal Gold | Plum Red, Forest Green |
Frequently asked questions
Lava Yuva Smart 2 or Motorola moto g05 — which is better?
On our spec score the Lava Yuva Smart 2 is ahead, 5.8/10 against 5.8/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Lava Yuva Smart 2 launched ₹900 cheaper than the Motorola moto g05 (₹6,099 vs ₹6,999). The Motorola moto g05 has the bigger battery: 5,200mAh against 5,000mAh.