Lava Shark vs Redmi K100
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Redmi K100
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Lava Shark (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (80/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Lava Shark (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (80/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Redmi K100?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.