Lava Shark vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $89 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $300
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100; 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 Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Lava Shark (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (80/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $211. Lava Shark was $211 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (89/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Lava Shark (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (80/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.