Lava Launches New Budget-Friendly 5G Smartphone: Shark 5G
Indian smartphone brand Lava has made a splash with the launch of its new budget-friendly 5G smartphone, the Shark 5G. The company aims to provide a stylish and reliable smartphone experience at an attractive price point.
Price and Availability
The Lava Shark 5G comes in two sleek color options: Stellar Gold and Stellar Blue. Priced at Rs 7,999 for a single variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, it’s a steal for a device offering 5G capabilities. Lava is also throwing in some added perks: a Free Service@Home program and a standard 1-year warranty. You can grab the Shark 5G starting today at Lava retail outlets and their online store.
Specifications and Features
The Lava Shark 5G boasts a sizable 6.75-inch HD+ display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate for a more enjoyable visual experience. Under the hood, it’s powered by the Unisoc T765 chipset, a 6nm octa-core processor that also supports 5G connectivity.
With 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and the option to utilize an additional 4GB of virtual RAM, multitasking should be a breeze. The device has 64GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.
For photography enthusiasts, the Shark 5G features a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Keeping the lights on is a robust 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging (though a 10W charger is included in the box). A side-mounted fingerprint scanner adds an extra layer of security.
Connectivity options include dual 5G SIM support (SA and NSA 5G bands), 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port.
