Lava Shark vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $89 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 33/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $970
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 57 points higher (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (81/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $881. Lava Shark was $881 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (81/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 57 points (90/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.