Lava Shark 5G vs Motorola moto g05
Key differences
- The Motorola moto g05 launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the Lava Shark 5G (₹6,999 vs ₹7,999).
- The Motorola moto g05 has the bigger battery: 5,200mAh against 5,000mAh.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Lava Shark 5G | Motorola moto g05 |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Brand | Lava | Motorola |
| Model | Shark 5G | moto g05 |
| India launch date | 23 May 2025 | 7 January 2025 |
| First sale | 23 May 2025 | 13 January 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹7,999 | From ₹6,999 |
| Variants | 4GB RAM + 64GB | 4GB RAM + 64GB |
| Display | 6.75", HD+ Notch, 720x1600, 90Hz | 6.67", LCD, punch-hole, 1612x720, 90Hz, 1,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Not published | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Processor | UNISOC T765 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Rear camera | 13MP main | 50MP main |
| Front camera | 5MP | 8MP |
| Rear video | Not published | FHD@30 |
| Front video | Not published | FHD@30 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,200mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| eSIM | Not published | No |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP54 | IP52 |
| Weight | 200 g | 188.8 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | side |
| Colours | Stellar Gold, Stellar Blue | Plum Red, Forest Green |
Frequently asked questions
Lava Shark 5G or Motorola moto g05 — which is better?
On our spec score the Lava Shark 5G is ahead, 5.8/10 against 5.8/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Motorola moto g05 launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the Lava Shark 5G (₹6,999 vs ₹7,999). The Motorola moto g05 has the bigger battery: 5,200mAh against 5,000mAh.