Poco C61 vs Lava Shark 2
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.75", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 8MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5000mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
| Display | 6.71", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.75", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 8MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5000mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming and Software |
General
| Colors | Diamond Dust Black, Ethereal Blue, Mystical Green | Eclipse Grey, Aurora Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 26, 2024 | October 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 28, 2024 | November 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,499 | ₹6,999 | ||
| Colors | Diamond Dust Black, Ethereal Blue, Mystical Green | Eclipse Grey, Aurora Gold | ||
| Launch | March 26, 2024 | October 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 28, 2024 | November 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,499 | ₹6,999 |
Display
Winner:Poco C61
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.75 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1650 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 268 ppi | 259 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 500 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.75 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1650 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 268 ppi | 259 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 500 nits |
Body
Winner:Poco C61
| Weight | 199 grams | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | - | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | |||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | - | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Lava Shark 2
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G36 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Arm Mali-G57 MP1 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G36 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Arm Mali-G57 MP1 |
Main Camera
Winner:Poco C61
| Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.08 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | |||
| Features | Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Timelapse | LED-Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.08 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | |||
| Features | Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Timelapse | LED-Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Poco MIUI | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 1 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Poco MIUI | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 1 year(s) | ||
| AI Features |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Poco C61
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Single | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Palm Shutter, Portrait Mode | Face unlock, Screen flash | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single | Single | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Palm Shutter, Portrait Mode | Face unlock, Screen flash | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Poco C61
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Poco C61
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Poco C61
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM Radio, Recording | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM Radio, Recording | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted) | Accelerometer | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted) | Accelerometer |
