Lava has launched the Shark 2 Pro 5G in India at ₹16,699 through offline retailers. The phone combines a 6.75-inch 120Hz HD+ display, Unisoc T8200 chipset, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, 6,000mAh battery and Android 16. There is an important wrinkle for buyers: Lava previously said the online Virat V1 Pro 5G would reach its retail network in September under the Shark 2 Pro 5G name, so this is best understood as the offline-retail counterpart of that closely related device rather than an entirely unrelated platform.
Highlights
- India offline price: ₹16,699, as announced on September 29, 2026.
- 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- 6nm Unisoc T8200, 6GB physical RAM plus up to 6GB virtual RAM, and 128GB storage.
- 6,000mAh battery with an 18W charger.
- 50MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, IP64 rating and side fingerprint sensor.
- Android 16 with a bloatware-free interface; Lava promises one Android OS upgrade and two years of security updates.
Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G price and availability in India
Lava says the Shark 2 Pro 5G is available through offline retailers and service providers at ₹16,699. That price is different from the earlier online Virat V1 Pro 5G launch, which carried a ₹15,999 standard price and a ₹13,999 introductory card-offer price on Flipkart. Those are different channel/offer contexts, so the older promotional price should not be treated as the current Shark 2 Pro retail price.
| Item | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Shark 2 Pro 5G price | ₹16,699 |
| Sales channel | Offline retailers and service providers in India |
| Colours | Akash Blue and Nanda Silver |
Key specifications
| Specification | Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.75-inch (17.13 cm) HD+, 120Hz |
| Processor | Unisoc T8200, octa-core, 6nm |
| RAM | 6GB + up to 6GB virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128GB; microSD expansion up to 1TB |
| Rear camera | 50MP AI camera |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 6,000mAh |
| Charging | 18W charger; Type-A to Type-C cable specification listed by Lava |
| SIM | Hybrid: two Nano-SIMs or one Nano-SIM + microSD |
| Durability | IP64 |
| Biometrics | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Software | Android 16, bloatware-free UI |
| Update commitment | 1 Android OS upgrade + 2 years of security updates |
| After-sales support | Lava Free Service@Home in India |
Is the Shark 2 Pro 5G the Virat V1 Pro 5G under another name?
The evidence strongly links the two. When Lava launched the Virat V1 Pro 5G in August, its announcement said the same phone would become available through Lava’s retail network in September as the Shark 2 Pro 5G. The core specifications also line up: T8200 processor, 6GB/128GB memory, 6,000mAh battery, 120Hz HD+ display, 50MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, Android 16 and IP64 protection.
| Detail | Virat V1 Pro 5G launch | Shark 2 Pro 5G launch |
|---|---|---|
| Primary channel | Flipkart / online-first | Offline retail |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 | Unisoc T8200 |
| Memory | 6GB + 128GB | 6GB + 128GB |
| Battery | 6,000mAh | 6,000mAh |
| Software | Android 16 | Android 16 |
What the hardware means in practice
The 120Hz screen should make interface motion look smoother than a conventional 60Hz panel, but the HD+ resolution is a tradeoff for buyers who prioritize text sharpness or higher-resolution video. The 6,000mAh battery is unusually large for the price class, while 18W charging is comparatively modest for a battery of that capacity.
Lava describes the T8200 as exceeding 500,000 points in AnTuTu. That is a manufacturer performance claim, not a PhoneSpecX benchmark result, so it should not be interpreted as independent testing. Likewise, PhoneSpecX has not tested the Shark 2 Pro 5G hands-on.
Cameras and software support
The 50MP rear camera includes Night, HDR, Portrait, Film, Pro and Motion Photo modes. Lava lists an 8MP front camera. The company also promotes Vayu AI as an on-device assistant feature, but the launch information does not establish that every AI function works offline or specify a complete feature matrix.
Android 16 ships without the extra pre-installed software Lava characterizes as bloatware. The stated support policy is one Android OS upgrade and two years of security updates. Buyers planning to keep a phone for substantially longer should weigh that limited update window against the large battery and expandable storage.
Who should consider it?
The Shark 2 Pro 5G is most relevant to Indian buyers who prefer offline purchasing, a large battery, expandable storage and a high-refresh display. Buyers who prioritize faster charging, a higher-resolution panel or a longer software-support commitment should compare alternatives before deciding. For another current Lava option, see our Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G specifications and price, or read about the Lava Virat Curve 5G. Our itel A300C India specifications provides another budget-focused reference point.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G price in India?
Lava announced an offline retail price of ₹16,699 on September 29, 2026.
Does the Shark 2 Pro 5G run Android 16?
Yes. Lava lists Android 16 with a bloatware-free interface, one Android OS upgrade and two years of security updates.
How large is the battery?
The phone has a 6,000mAh battery and is supplied with an 18W charger according to Lava’s launch information.
Is the Shark 2 Pro 5G related to the Virat V1 Pro 5G?
Yes. Lava’s earlier Virat V1 Pro launch explicitly said that device would be sold through the company’s retail network in September as the Shark 2 Pro 5G, and the principal specifications match.
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