Samsung Galaxy M05 vs Lava Shark 2
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74", PLS LCD, 60Hz | 6.75", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Main Camera | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Mint Green | Eclipse Grey, Aurora Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 12, 2024 | October 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 12, 2024 | November 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹6,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M05
| Type | PLS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.75 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 262 ppi | 269 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits |
Body
Winner:Lava Shark 2
| Weight | 195 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material |
Processor
Winner:Lava Shark 2
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Arm Mali-G57 MP1 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M05
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED-Flash, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI Core | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 1 year(s) | ||
| AI Features |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M05
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face unlock, Fixed Focus, Screen flash | |||
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single |
Battery
Winner:Lava Shark 2
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M05
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M05
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer |
