Lava Shark vs Vivo X Fold6
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $89 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $1900
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; 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 X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (82/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $89 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1811. Lava Shark was $1811 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (82/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.