Lava Shark vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $89 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $561
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (89/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $472. Lava Shark was $472 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (89/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.