Lava Shark vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $89 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 33/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $300
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 32 points higher (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Shark (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Shark (72/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
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 Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Shark (69/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Shark (72/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 32 points (65/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.