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Lava launches Lava Shark with 50MP camera

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Tahir Bhat

Indian smartphone brand Lava has expanded its portfolio with the launch of the Lava Shark, a budget-friendly smartphone featuring a 50MP AI camera and a 5000mAh battery.

Lava Shark: Price and availability

The Lava Shark is priced at Rs 6,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. It will be available in two colour options — Titanium Gold and Stealth Black. The device will hit Lava’s retail outlets across the country later this week.

Lava Shark: Key features and specifications

The Lava Shark sports a 6.67-inch HD+ punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring a smooth and vibrant viewing experience. The phone is powered by a UNISOC T606 octa-core processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It is IP54-rated for resistance against dust and water splashes.

For security, the Lava Shark offers a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and supports face unlock for biometric authentication.

Camera and battery

The smartphone features a 50MP AI rear camera with multiple modes, including AI Mode, Portrait, Pro Mode, and HDR, while the front has an 8MP camera for selfies.

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The Lava Shark is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W wired charging. Lava claims the battery takes around 158 minutes to charge fully and provides 45 hours of talk time or 376 hours of standby. Additionally, it offers up to 550 minutes of video playback time.

Software and connectivity

Running on Android 14, it comes with a 1-year warranty and free service at home. Connectivity options include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac.

Quick specs overview

Display: 6.67-inch HD+ punch-hole, 120Hz refresh rate

Processor: UNISOC T606

OS: Android 14

RAM/Storage: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage

Camera: 50MP rear, 8MP front

Battery: 5000mAh with 18W charging

Protection: IP54 rating

Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac

Tahir Bhat

Tahir is the Chief Sub-Editor at Patriot and hails from north Kashmir's Kupwara district. He holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir. His previous stints in the field of journalism over the past eight years include serving as online editor at Kashmir Life, where he covered a range of political and human-interest stories. At Patriot, he has expanded his focus to encompass the lifestyle and arts scene in Delhi, even as he has taken on additional responsibilities at the desk. If there’s news about Kashmir in Delhi, Tahir is the person to turn to for perspective and reportage. Outside of journalism, he loves travelling and exploring new places.

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