Lava Shark 2 5G vs Vivo T5e
Lava Shark 2 5G wins 3 of 5. Buy Lava Shark 2 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Vivo T5e if you want the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraLava Shark 2 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 2 out of 10, against 1.
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedLava Shark 2 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Unisoc T8200, speed score 2 out of 10, against 1.
- UpdatesVivo T5e. 2 years of updates promised.
- PriceLava Shark 2 5G. Costs 14% less.
Overall, Lava Shark 2 5G wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Lava Shark 2 5G | Vivo T5e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹11,999 | ₹13,999 |
| Launched | 26 May 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| Software now | Android 16 (same as launch) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.2/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Battery | 6000mAh battery should last a full day or more; 18W charging is slow. | 5500mAh battery lasts a day of light use; 15W charging is slow. |
| Camera | A basic 13MP camera for daylight photos; the 5MP selfie camera is weak. | Only an 8MP rear camera, so photos are basic. |
| Speed | Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats and videos, not for heavy games. | Weak Unisoc T7225 chip and slow eMMC storage; apps open slowly. |
| Catch | Only one Android update is promised, and the screen is low resolution. | No 5G, an 8MP camera and slow storage at ₹13,999 is poor value next to similar-priced 5G phones. |
| Updates | 1 year | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lava Shark 2 5G | Vivo T5e |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1612) IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 90Hz, 570 nits peak |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 (6nm) | Unisoc T7225 (12nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.1GHz | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MP1 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 64GB (UFS 2.2; dedicated microSDXC slot) | 4GB RAM, 64GB (eMMC 5.1; dedicated microSDXC slot) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 15W wired, reverse wired charging |
| Cameras | 13 MP main with LED flash; 5 MP selfie | 8 MP main (f/2.0) with LED flash; 5 MP selfie (f/2.2) |
| Water and dust | IP64 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 8.8mm thick, 210g | 8.2mm thick, 199g |
| Software | Android 16 at launch, Android 16 now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 1 year promised | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | No, 4G only |
| 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 5.2, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| Modem | Integrated Unisoc 5G modem (model not officially stated) | 4G LTE only (no 5G) |
| 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 | Shadow Grey, Aero Blue |
Where to buy
- Lava Shark 2 5G₹11,999
- Vivo T5e₹13,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Lava Shark 2 5G or Vivo T5e?
- Lava Shark 2 5G wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Lava Shark 2 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Vivo T5e if you want the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Lava Shark 2 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Lava Shark 2 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Lava Shark 2 5G costs ₹11,999, Vivo T5e costs ₹13,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Lava Shark 2 5G: 1 year, now on Android 16. Vivo T5e: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16).