Lava Shark vs TCL P80 Ultra
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the TCL P80 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 Ultra leads — 61/100 vs 33/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Ultra has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL P80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
TCL P80 Ultra
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes TCL P80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the TCL P80 Ultra, the TCL P80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Shark (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | TCL P80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×77.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL P80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL P80 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 Ultra
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL P80 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Shark (57/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 28 points (61/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the TCL P80 Ultra?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the TCL P80 Ultra — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL P80 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL P80 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the TCL P80 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL P80 Ultra (61/100 vs 10/100).