Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro vs Lava Shark 5G: Xiaomi has launched the Civi 5 Pro in the market with its great design and powerful camera, while Lava has also created a stir in the budget segment through Shark 5G. Both have their own specialties – on one hand there is a premium feel and on the other hand there is great performance at a low price. Let’s know which smartphone will be right for you.

Design and Build Quality

The design of Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is quite premium. It has a micro-curved OLED display, glass back and sleek body. Its camera module also looks very classy. Talking about the color option, this phone comes in unique colors like Black, Cherry Blossom Pink, Iced Americano, Nebula Purple and White.

On the other hand, Lava Shark 5G looks exactly like iPhone 16. Coming in Stellar Gold and Blue color variants, this phone comes with a glossy back panel and a large camera hump. Its build looks solid despite being a budget phone.

Display

The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro has a 6.55-inch 1.5K OLED display, which supports 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 3,200 nits brightness and Dolby Vision. This screen not only looks beautiful but also gives a great viewing experience.

The Lava Shark 5G has a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD display that supports 90Hz refresh rate. Although this display is basic compared to Xiaomi, it performs very well in this price range.

Camera Setup

The camera segment of the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is special because it supports the Leica brand. It has a 50MP Light Fusion 800 primary sensor, 50MP telephoto camera and 12MP ultra-wide camera. There is also a 50MP autofocus selfie camera on the front, which is perfect for vloggers and selfie lovers.

The Lava Shark 5G has a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. This is fine for basic use but is far behind Xiaomi in terms of camera quality.

Performance and Software

The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro has a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, which is built on 4nm technology. It has up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. This phone runs on HyperOS 2.0 which is based on Android 15. The speed and smoothness of this phone is top level.

The Lava Shark 5G gets a 6nm Unisoc T765 chipset, which has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. This phone also comes with Android 15, which makes it ready for the latest updates. The performance is basic, but enough for normal use.

Battery and Charging

The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro has a 4,700mAh battery, which supports fast charging. However, the charging speed details have not been revealed much.

The Lava Shark 5G has a 5,000mAh battery and a 10W charger is available in the box, while this phone supports 18W fast charging. Lava seems to be slightly ahead in terms of battery backup.

Price and Availability

The price of Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro starts at CNY 2,999 (approximately ₹35,700) in China. The price of the top model goes up to ₹ 42,800. It is available for sale on the official website of China.

The Lava Shark 5G is priced at ₹ 7,999 and has gone on sale on Lava’s website and retail stores from May 23. It is available in only one variant.

Which is best for you?

If you want a smartphone with premium design, great camera and top level performance – and your budget is above ₹ 35,000 – then Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is the best option for you.

But if your budget is limited and you are looking for a 5G smartphone around ₹ 8,000, which is stylish and can meet the basic needs, then Lava Shark 5G is a strong desi choice.