Lava Shark vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $89 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 33/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $499
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 49 points higher (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (75/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Lava Shark was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (75/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 49 points (82/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.