Lava Shark 2 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Lava Shark 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark 2
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Lava Shark 2 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Lava Shark 2 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark 2 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.8×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Shark 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (94/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Lava Shark 2 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark 2 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Lava Shark 2 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark 2 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.