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Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G launched in India at Rs 16,699
The Story in Brief
Lava launched the Shark 2 Pro 5G in India on Tuesday, 29 September. Priced at Rs 16,699 for the sole 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, the phone is available through Lava-authorised online and offline channels in Akash Blue and Nanda Silver colours, sources including Gadgets360 and The Hindu report.
The Shark 2 Pro 5G features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. Powered by a Unisoc T8200 chipset with 6GB RAM expandable by up to 6GB virtual RAM, it packs a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, runs Android 16, and includes Lava's AI assistant Vayu AI. The phone has an IP64 rating and promises one OS upgrade and two years of security updates.
Update, 2 October 2026: Gadgets360 published a comparison on 1 October that pits the Lava Shark 2 Pro 5G against the HMD Vibe 2 Pro 5G and Mivi One 5G. The article notes that HMD offers the highest-resolution display and fastest charging, while Lava combines a 120Hz screen with a 6,000mAh battery and 2K video recording.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All five sources covering the launch report the same specifications, price and availability without any slant, presenting Lava's claims as stated. Gadgets360 adds a benchmark score Lava claims, while Times Now and Hindustan Times list camera modes and features such as the 3.5mm headphone jack. No source criticises the phone's features or pricing, nor does any source adopt a promotional tone beyond Lava's own claims. The uniform neutral coverage suggests the story is treated as a straightforward product announcement with no controversy or competitive angle introduced by the outlets themselves. Gadgets360 published a separate comparison article on 1 October that positions the Shark 2 Pro 5G alongside rival phones without editorialising.
Coverage: 6 sources, 6 neutral
Sources (6): gadgets360.com (neutral report), thehindu.com (neutral report), timesnownews.com (neutral report), hindustantimes.com (neutral report), ndtvprofit.com (neutral report), gadgets360.com (2) (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 6 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
