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Lava Shark 5G Design, Key Specs, and Colour Options Leaked Ahead of India Launch

Sandy Verma | May 15, 2025 2:24 AM CST

Lava is gearing up to expand its Shark series in India with the introduction of the Lava Shark 5Ga follow-up to the Lava Shark 4G that debuted earlier this year. While the company has yet to confirm the launch officially, new leaks and benchmark listings have surfaced, shedding light on the design, colour variantsand key specifications of the upcoming 5G handset.

Lava Shark 5G: Expected Design and Colour Options

According to a recent YTECHB report, official-looking promotional renders reveal that the Lava Shark 5G will launch in two colour options:

Design Highlights:

Dual rear camera setup arranged in two circular cutouts
Square-shaped camera island with a matching circular LED flash
Right-side placement of volume rocker and power button
A slightly raised rear moduleproviding a distinct aesthetic

Lava Shark 5G Specifications (Leaked)

The Lava Shark 5G has been spotted on Geekbench under the model number Lava lxx516providing key insights into the phone’s internal hardware.

Specification	Details
Processor	Unisoc T765 SoC
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB (expected)
Operating System	Android 15 (out-of-the-box)
Rear Camera (Main)	13MP (rumoured)
Geekbench Score	742 (single-core), 1911 (multi-core)

The benchmark scores suggest an entry-level to mid-range performancesuitable for everyday smartphone tasks with support for 5G connectivity.

Lava Shark 4G vs Lava Shark 5G (Expected)

Feature	Lava Shark 4G	Lava Shark 5G (Expected)
Chipset	Unisoc T606	Unisoc T765
RAM/Storage	4GB + 64GB	4GB + 64GB
Rear Camera	50MP primary	13MP primary (leaked)
Battery	5,000mAh, 18W charging	Not yet known
Display	6.7-inch, 120Hz HD+	Not yet known
OS	Android 14	Android 15
Launch Price	₹6,999	TBD (Expected under ₹10,000)

The Lava Shark 5G is likely to be a budget 5G smartphonepositioned affordably with modest upgrades in connectivity and software.

Launch Timeline and Availability

Although Lava has not officially announced the launch date, ongoing teasers and benchmark appearances suggest that the Shark 5G may launch in the coming weekspossibly by late May or early June 2025. It is expected to be available via major online platforms and retail outlets.