Lava has launched its latest budget-friendly 5G smartphone, the SHARK 2 5G in India, following a series of teasers. The device succeeds one of the company’s best-selling smartphone lineups from 2025 and is aimed at users looking for enhanced features at an affordable price point.
Design and Display
The SHARK 2 5G sports a 6.75-inch (17.13cm) HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smoother scrolling and improved animation performance. Lava claims the display is optimized for long usage, delivering up to 13 hours and 35 minutes of YouTube playback or around 12 hours and 23 minutes of continuous screen-on time.
For improved durability, the smartphone comes with an IP64 rating, protecting against dust and water splashes. It will be available in two color variants: Sonar Gold and Arya Blue.
Performance, Hardware, and Battery
The smartphone is powered by the octa-core 6nm UNISOC T8200 processor. According to Lava, the chipset scores over 500,000 points on the AnTuTu v11 benchmark, making it suitable for everyday multitasking and entertainment needs.
- Memory & Storage: 4GB RAM with support for up to 4GB virtual RAM expansion, along with 64GB internal storage.
- Battery: 6000mAh battery for extended usage.
- Charging: 18W fast charging support.
Software and Camera Features
The SHARK 2 5G runs Android 16 with a clean user interface that is free from bloatware and ads.
For photography, the device includes a simple camera setup:
- Rear Camera: 13MP AI-supported primary camera.
- Front Camera: 5MP selfie camera.
Lava SHARK 2 5G Specifications
| Display | 6.75-inch (1612 × 720 pixels) HD+ LCD display, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Up to 2.3GHz Unisoc T8200 6nm processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4x RAM with up to 4GB virtual RAM expansion |
| Storage | 64GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD card |
| OS/UI | Android 16 |
| SIM | Dual SIM support |
| Rear Camera | 13MP AI rear camera |
| Front Camera | 5MP front-facing camera |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner |
| Durability | IP64 dust and splash resistance |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA (N1/N3/N5/N8/N28/N40/N77/N78 bands), 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C |
| Dimensions | 165.85 × 76.8 × 8.75mm |
| Weight | 210g |
| Battery | 6000mAh battery with 18W fast charging |
| Colors | Sonar Gold, Arya Blue |
Pricing and Availability
The Lava SHARK 2 5G is priced at Rs. 11,999 and will go on sale across Lava’s retail outlets in India starting June 10, 2026. The company will also introduce multiple consumer finance offers at launch.
As part of Lava’s customer support initiative, the smartphone comes with the brand’s “Free Service @ Home” program, enabling doorstep after-sales service for users across the country.
