Lava Shark vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 33/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 31 points higher (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (74/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 31 points (64/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.