Lava Shark vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $89 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 33/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $730
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $89 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $641. Lava Shark was $641 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 60 points (93/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.