Lava Shark vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 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 (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $89 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.