The Lava Shark 5G was officially launched in India on Friday. This new smartphone is equipped with a 6nm octa-core Unisoc T765 processor and includes 4GB of RAM, along with the capability for an additional 4GB of virtual RAM. It features a dual rear camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor and an LED flash, while a 5-megapixel front camera is available for selfies. The device is powered by a robust 5,000mAh battery and is touted to operate on a clean version of Android 15 without any bloatware. The 4G variant of the Lava Shark series made its debut in India in March.
Lava Shark 5G Pricing and Availability
The pricing for the Lava Shark 5G in India is set at Rs. 7,999 for the single configuration offering 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone is available in two color variants: Stellar Blue and Stellar Gold. It can be purchased through the official online store as well as various retail outlets across the country.
Lava has announced that customers will benefit from complimentary at-home services, along with support available at their retail locations nationwide, according to a recent press release.
Specifications and Features of Lava Shark 5G
The Lava Shark 5G features a 6.75-inch HD+ display (720×1,600 pixels) with a refresh rate of 90Hz and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by the octa-core 6nm Unisoc T765 chipset, which reportedly boasts an AnTuTu score exceeding 400,000. It comes with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card up to 1TB. The smartphone runs on Android 15 right out of the box.
In terms of photography, the Lava Shark 5G is fitted with a 13-megapixel dual rear camera that includes an AI-assisted feature and an additional unspecified sensor, alongside an LED flash unit. The front-facing camera allows for 5-megapixel selfies and video calls.
Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W wired charging, although it comes packaged with a 10W charger in the box. The phone boasts a glossy rear finish and is designed with an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. For added security, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor is included. Connectivity features encompass 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The dimensions of the phone are 168.04×77.8×8.2mm, and it weighs 200g.
