Lava Shark vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $89 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 33/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 48 points (81/100 vs 33/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Shark

Performance 40
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability —
Value for money 60

Redmi K80 Pro

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 82

What makes Lava Shark better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $511

  • Overall rating 33/100

What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2200
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 48 points higher (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 82/100; 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 K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (87/100 vs 43/100).

Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Shark Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Unisoc T765 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu — 3068164
Geekbench Single 750 3013
Geekbench Multi 2200 9287
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions — 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight — 215 g
Launch price $89 $511

Camera comparison

Lava Shark

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Redmi K80 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera

Display comparison

Lava Shark

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Redmi K80 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Lava Shark

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Redmi K80 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Shark

$89

Redmi K80 Pro

$511

Launch price difference: $422. Lava Shark was $422 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (91/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (90/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (67/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (87/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 48 points (81/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.