Lava Shark 2 vs Vivo X500
The Lava Shark 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark 2
Vivo X500
What makes Lava Shark 2 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark 2 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark 2 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.8×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- 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 X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark 2 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark 2 and the Vivo X500?
The Lava Shark 2 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark 2 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.