Lava Shark vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $89 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 33/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $320
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 32 points higher (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Shark (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Shark (58/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $89 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $231. Lava Shark was $231 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Shark (59/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (92/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (64/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Shark (58/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 32 points (65/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (64/100 vs 10/100).