Lava Shark vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $89 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 33/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $950
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 58 points higher (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $861. Lava Shark was $861 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 58 points (91/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.