Lava Shark 2 5G
A low-cost 5G phone with clean, ad-free Android and a big battery. Launched 26 May 2026.
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Sonar Gold
₹11,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 6.2/10 overall • Camera 2 • Battery 6 • Speed 2 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- You want a dependable phone for calls, chats, UPI and videos
Skip it if
- Photos matter a lot to you: the camera is basic
- You play heavy games like BGMI: it's slow for those
- You keep phones 4 years or more: updates stop after 1 year
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Launched26 May 2026with Android 16
Software nowAndroid 16Still on launch software • 1 yrs of updates
- Battery
- 6000mAh battery should last a full day or more; 18W charging is slow.
- Camera
- A basic 13MP camera for daylight photos; the 5MP selfie camera is weak.
- Speed
- Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats and videos, not for heavy games.
- The catch
- Only one Android update is promised, and the screen is low resolution.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1612) IPS LCD, 120Hz |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 (6nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.1GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 64GB (UFS 2.2; dedicated microSDXC slot) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Cameras | 13 MP main with LED flash; 5 MP selfie |
| Water and dust | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 8.8mm thick, 210g |
| Software | Android 16 at launch, Android 16 now |
| Updates | 1 year promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated Unisoc 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Sonar Gold, Arya Blue |
Our verdict combines 2 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 18 October 2026.
Launched at ₹11,999; budget phone prices in India have mostly gone up in 2026, so occasional Amazon deals are the best you can hope for.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: No.
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Where it ranks
Lava Shark 2 5G: common questions
- What is the price of Lava Shark 2 5G in India?
- Lava Shark 2 5G starts at ₹11,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model. Launched at ₹11,999; budget phone prices in India have mostly gone up in 2026, so occasional Amazon deals are the best you can hope for.
- When was Lava Shark 2 5G launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 26 May 2026 with Android 16. It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 1 year of updates.
- Is Lava Shark 2 5G good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: below average. Battery: average (6000 mAh). Gaming and speed: below average (Unisoc T8200 (6nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Lava Shark 2 5G?
- Only one Android update is promised, and the screen is low resolution.
- Does Lava Shark 2 5G support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: No.
- Is Lava Shark 2 5G waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP64.
- How fast does Lava Shark 2 5G charge?
- 18W wired