Lava Shark vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 33/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 29 points higher (62/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (71/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 29 points (62/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.