Lava Shark 5G launched an iPhone 16 lookalike 5G phone for Rs 7,999

The newest competitor in the fiercely competitive low-cost smartphone market, the Lava Shark 5G, has distinguished itself by doing what it does best: creating an eye-catching design. The Shark 5G looks like the most recent iPhone 16 from the back, which is a nice feature for many people, just like previous low-cost smartphones from Lava. The cherry on top is the affordable pricing of Rs 7,999 and the availability of 5G connectivity.

The Shark 5G will be accessible starting on May 23 through Lava’s online store and the majority of retail locations. Additionally, the business is providing Shark 5G customers with a complimentary in-home service. The Lava Shark 5G is one of the few smartphones that offers 5G connectivity for less than Rs 10,000, joining the Redmi A4 5G and Redmi 14C 5G.

Lava Shark 5G: Specifications

The Shark 5G introduces a design similar to the iPhone 16 to this market for low-cost 5G smartphones. The phone, which comes in Stellar Gold and Blue color options, has a glossy back panel with a big camera hump and a few lenses.

According to the technical specifications, the Shark 5G has a 6.7-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Processing is handled by a 6nm Unisoc T765 chipset, which is supported by 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Lava includes a 10W charger in the box to recharge the 5,000mAh battery that powers the backup. Keep in mind that the phone can be charged up to 18W faster. It has Android 15 installed right out of the box.

Regarding the cameras, the Lava Shark 5G has a 5MP front camera and a 13MP back camera. Additionally, the phone has an IP54 certification for protection to dust and water.

Prices and availability of the Lava Shark 5G

For Rs 7,999, the Lava Shark 5G will come in two color options and one storage option. Starting on May 23, the Shark 5G is available for purchase on Lava’s website and at a number of physical stores.