Lava Shark 2 5G vs Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Lava Shark 2 5G wins 1 of 5. Buy Lava Shark 2 5G if you want to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PriceLava Shark 2 5G. Costs 25% less.
Overall, Lava Shark 2 5G wins 1 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Lava Shark 2 5G | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹11,999 | ₹15,999 |
| Launched | 26 May 2026 | 24 August 2026 |
| Software now | Android 16 (same as launch) | Android 16 (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Battery | 6000mAh battery should last a full day or more; 18W charging is slow. | 6000mAh battery lasted 14.5 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test, a full day; 18W charging takes over 2 hours. |
| Camera | A basic 13MP camera for daylight photos; the 5MP selfie camera is weak. | One 50MP camera that is usable in daylight but soft and noisy at night. |
| Speed | Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats and videos, not for heavy games. | Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats, videos and light games. |
| Catch | Only one Android update is promised, and the screen is low resolution. | Dim, low-resolution screen, average cameras, slow charging and only one Android update. |
| Updates | 1 year | 1 year |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lava Shark 2 5G | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1612) IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits, Panda Glass, waterdrop notch |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 (6nm) | Unisoc T8200 (6nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.1GHz | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.1GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 64GB (UFS 2.2; dedicated microSDXC slot) | 6GB RAM, 128GB (eMMC (per Beebom), LPDDR4X; microSD (hybrid slot)) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 18W wired |
| Cameras | 13 MP main with LED flash; 5 MP selfie | 50 MP main (f/1.8); 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 2K 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP64 | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 8.8mm thick, 210g | 8.68mm thick, 207g |
| Software | Android 16 at launch, Android 16 now | Android 16 at launch, Android 16 now |
| Updates | 1 year promised | 1 year promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Not officially stated |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC not mentioned, USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated Unisoc 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Unisoc 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Single bottom speaker, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Sonar Gold, Arya Blue | Sikkim Midnight |
Where to buy
- Lava Shark 2 5G₹11,999
- Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G₹15,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Lava Shark 2 5G or Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G?
- Lava Shark 2 5G wins 1 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Lava Shark 2 5G if you want to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- 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?
- Lava Shark 2 5G costs ₹11,999, Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G costs ₹15,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Lava Shark 2 5G: 1 year, now on Android 16. Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G: 1 year, now on Android 16.