With the Lava Virat Curve released just last week, the Indian brand has again catered to the sub-Rs 20,000 segment by launching the Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G today in India. Targeted at the offline market, the Shark 2 Pro promises 5G capabilities, reliable hardware performance, and a bloatware-free software experience at a cost-effective price. As with its previous phones, Lava will offer free home service if any issue arises with the device.
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Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G price, sale date, availability
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G will soon sell for Rs 16,699 through offline and retail channels. Customers will also have the option to avail financial schemes.
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G specifications and features
The Lava Shark 2 Pro is built around a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD that can run at up to 120Hz. The higher refresh rate should carry through the interface and keep everyday navigation feeling fast and fluid. Peak brightness is rated at 550 nits. For performance, the Unisoc T8200 sits at the centre, which Lava says crosses 5,00,000 on AnTuTu, which is in the right ballpark for WhatsApp, video streaming, and lighter games rather than heavy flagship titles.
It comes in a single storage variant at 128GB and 6GB RAM, with the option to expand to 1TB via microSD and add up to 6GB of RAM using memory extension. Coming to the camera, it gets a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP selfie shooter up front for video calls, selfies, and vlogging. Speaking of which, the Shark 2 Pro can record videos in upt 2K resolution at 30fps. For software, the device boots a clean Android 16 skin with no bloat, with Android 17 promised later for later, and two years of security patches.
Powering up the Shark 2 Pro is a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Beyond the key specs, the Lava phone features a 3.5mm jack, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and a hybrid tray that takes either two SIMs or one SIM plus a microSD card. It is also covered by Lava’s free home service scheme, so repairs can be handled at home instead of a service centre. As for the build, it is protected with an IP64 rating.
How does the Lava Shark 2 Pro fare against the competition?
The Lava Shark 2 Pro takes on offline-centric smartphones like the Realme C100x (review), which has a bigger 8,000mAh battery and faster 45W charging, while the other specifications remain largely similar.
While the Realme C100x offers plenty of productivity and AI features thanks to Realme UI 7, it comes with several third-party apps out of the box. This is where the Shark 2 Pro has an edge, delivering a clean software experience with only essential applications. So, for users who want a minimal UI with no distractions, the Shark 2 Pro could be worth considering at Rs 16,699.
