Lava Shark 2 5G vs Poco C85x 5G
Poco C85x 5G wins 2 of 5. Buy Lava Shark 2 5G if you want to spend less. Buy Poco C85x 5G if you want longer battery life and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryPoco C85x 5G. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 7 out of 10, against 6. It has a 6300 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesPoco C85x 5G. 2 years of updates promised.
- PriceLava Shark 2 5G. Costs 20% less.
Overall, Poco C85x 5G wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Lava Shark 2 5G | Poco C85x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹11,999 | ₹14,999 |
| Launched | 26 May 2026 | 10 March 2026 |
| Software now | Android 16 (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.2/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Battery | 6000mAh battery should last a full day or more; 18W charging is slow. | 6300mAh battery lasts a long day; 15W charging is slow but the charger is in the box. |
| Camera | A basic 13MP camera for daylight photos; the 5MP selfie camera is weak. | A 32MP main camera that is okay in good light only. |
| Speed | Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats and videos, not for heavy games. | Unisoc T8300 copes with daily apps; games run at low settings. |
| Catch | Only one Android update is promised, and the screen is low resolution. | Slow charging, a low-resolution screen, and the price has risen from ₹10,999 to ₹13,999. |
| Updates | 1 year | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lava Shark 2 5G | Poco C85x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1612) IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits peak |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 (6nm) | Unisoc T8300 (6nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.1GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| 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) | 4GB RAM, 64GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; dedicated microSDXC slot) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 15W wired (charger in box), 7.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 13 MP main with LED flash; 5 MP selfie | 32 MP main (AF) + auxiliary lens; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0, 1/4.0") |
| Water and dust | IP64 | IP52 |
| Size and weight | 8.8mm thick, 210g | 8.15mm thick, 210g |
| Software | Android 16 at launch, Android 16 now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 1 year promised | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| 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 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 | Sonar Gold, Arya Blue | Black, Gold, Green |
Where to buy
- Lava Shark 2 5G₹11,999
- Poco C85x 5G₹14,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Lava Shark 2 5G or Poco C85x 5G?
- Poco C85x 5G wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Lava Shark 2 5G if you want to spend less. Buy Poco C85x 5G if you want longer battery life and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Poco C85x 5G lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Lava Shark 2 5G costs ₹11,999, Poco C85x 5G costs ₹14,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Lava Shark 2 5G: 1 year, now on Android 16. Poco C85x 5G: 2 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).