Samsung Galaxy M07 vs Lava Shark 2 5G
Samsung Galaxy M07 wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy M07 if you want better photos, the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy M07. Takes the better photos: camera score 3 out of 10, against 2.
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy M07. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceSamsung Galaxy M07. Costs 5% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy M07 wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M07 | Lava Shark 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹11,399 | ₹11,999 |
| Launched | 1 October 2025 | 26 May 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 8.5 (Android 16), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | Android 16 (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery gets most people through a day, with 25W charging. | 6000mAh battery should last a full day or more; 18W charging is slow. |
| Camera | A 50MP main camera that is decent in daylight, weak at night. | A basic 13MP camera for daylight photos; the 5MP selfie camera is weak. |
| Speed | Helio G99 handles WhatsApp, YouTube and light games, but multitasking is slow. | Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats and videos, not for heavy games. |
| Catch | 4G only, only 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and the price has gone up from ₹6,999 to ₹11,399. | Only one Android update is promised, and the screen is low resolution. |
| Updates | 6 years | 1 year |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M07 | Lava Shark 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) PLS LCD, 90Hz | 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1612) IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | Unisoc T8200 (6nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.1GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | MediaTek APU (TOPS not officially stated) | Not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 64GB (Not officially stated; dedicated microSDXC slot) | 4GB RAM, 64GB (UFS 2.2; dedicated microSDXC slot) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 18W wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/2.76", f/1.8, PDAF) + 2 MP depth; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0) | 13 MP main with LED flash; 5 MP selfie |
| Water and dust | IP54 | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 7.6mm thick, 184g | 8.8mm thick, 210g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now | Android 16 at launch, Android 16 now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 1 year promised |
| 5G | No, 4G only | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | 4G LTE only (no 5G) | Integrated Unisoc 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black | Sonar Gold, Arya Blue |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy M07₹11,399
- Lava Shark 2 5G₹11,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M07 or Lava Shark 2 5G?
- Samsung Galaxy M07 wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy M07 if you want better photos, the longest software support and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy M07 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy M07 costs ₹11,399, Lava Shark 2 5G costs ₹11,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy M07: 6 years, now on One UI 8.5 (Android 16). Lava Shark 2 5G: 1 year, now on Android 16.