Lava Shark 5G vs POCO C81x
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹11,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The C81x has the bigger battery: 5,200 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The C81x has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
- The C81x is promised more software updates: 2 OS updates, against 1 OS update for the Shark 5G.
The C81x is the easy pick: same price, and it wins on the bigger battery, the smoother screen and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 64GB₹11,999
- 3GB + 64GB₹11,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Shark 5G vs C81x, answered
In India, the Lava Shark 5G starts at ₹11,999 and the POCO C81x starts at ₹11,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Shark 5G or the C81x?
Neither: both start at ₹11,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Shark 5G or the C81x?
The C81x, with 5,200 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the C81x's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The Shark 5G has a 6.75-inch screen at 90Hz, the C81x a 6.88-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 13MP main on the Shark 5G and 13MP main on the C81x. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Shark 5G runs the Unisoc T765, the C81x the Unisoc T7250.
Which gets more software updates?
The C81x. It is promised 2 OS updates; the Shark 5G, 1 OS update.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 200 g and 193 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the Shark 5G works on 5G networks; the C81x is a 4G phone.
