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Lava Shark 5G vs realme NARZO 80 Lite

Same price. Here is what actually separates them.

Lava Shark 5G From ₹11,999
realme realme NARZO 80 Lite From ₹11,999
The short version

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 realme NARZO 80 Lite has the bigger battery: 6,300 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
Which to buy

The realme NARZO 80 Lite is the easy pick: same price, and it wins on the bigger battery.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecShark 5Grealme NARZO 80 Lite
Overall 5.4 out of 10 Average 5.4 out of 10 Average
Performance Not rated 4.8 out of 10
Display 6.3 out of 10 (better) 5.8 out of 10
Rear camera 4.5 out of 10 4.5 out of 10
Front camera 3.7 out of 10 3.7 out of 10
Battery 6.1 out of 10 6.9 out of 10 (better)
Build 6.4 out of 10 (better) 6.2 out of 10
Software 4.4 out of 10 Not rated

Display

SpecShark 5Grealme NARZO 80 Lite
Size 6.75 inches 6.74 inches
Panel Not listed LCD
Resolution 1600 x 720 (HD+) 1600 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate 90Hz 90Hz
Peak brightness Not listed 563 nits

Performance

SpecShark 5Grealme NARZO 80 Lite
Chipset Unisoc T765 UNISOC T7250
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz
GPU Not listed Mali-G57 MP1
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 64GB 64GB
Software Android 15 · 1 OS update realme UI, Android 15

Camera

SpecShark 5Grealme NARZO 80 Lite
Rear cameras 13MP main + AI lens 13MP main
Front camera 5MP 5MP
Video Not listed 1080p at 30fps (rear), 720p at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecShark 5Grealme NARZO 80 Lite
Battery 5,000 mAh 6,300 mAh (better)
Wired charging 10W 15W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecShark 5Grealme NARZO 80 Lite
Network 5G, 4G LTE 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
NFC Not listed No
Dust and water IP54 IP54
Weight 200 g (better) 201 g
Thickness 8.2 mm 7.94 mm (better)
Colours Stellar Gold, Stellar Blue Beach Gold, Sea Blue, Obsidian Black

Availability

SpecShark 5Grealme NARZO 80 Lite
Launch in India 18 May 2025 23 Jul 2025
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Shark 5G
  • 4GB + 64GB₹11,999
realme NARZO 80 Lite
  • 4GB + 64GB₹11,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Shark 5G vs realme NARZO 80 Lite, answered

In India, the Lava Shark 5G starts at ₹11,999 and the realme NARZO 80 Lite starts at ₹11,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Shark 5G or the realme NARZO 80 Lite?

Neither: both start at ₹11,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Shark 5G or the realme NARZO 80 Lite?

The realme NARZO 80 Lite, with 6,300 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 10W and 15W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The Shark 5G has a 6.75-inch screen at 90Hz, the realme NARZO 80 Lite a 6.74-inch LCD at 90Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 13MP main on the Shark 5G and 13MP main on the realme NARZO 80 Lite. 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 realme NARZO 80 Lite the UNISOC T7250.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP54. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 200 g and 201 g.

Do both support 5G?

No. Only the Shark 5G works on 5G networks; the realme NARZO 80 Lite is a 4G phone.