Lava Shark vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $89 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $899
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (81/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $810. Lava Shark was $810 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (81/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.