Lava Shark vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $89 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $599
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | 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 | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 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
Launch price difference: $510. Lava Shark was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark 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 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark 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.