Lava Shark vs vivo Y19e
Key differences
- The Lava Shark launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the vivo Y19e (₹6,999 vs ₹7,999).
- The vivo Y19e has the bigger battery: 5,500mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The Lava Shark charges faster, at 18W wired against 15W.
- The Lava Shark has the faster display at 120Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Lava Shark | vivo Y19e |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.3/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Brand | Lava | vivo |
| Model | Shark | Y19e |
| India launch date | 24 March 2025 | 20 March 2025 |
| First sale | Not published | 20 March 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹6,999 | From ₹7,999 |
| Variants | 4GB RAM + 64GB | 4GB RAM + 64GB |
| Display | 6.67", HD+ Punch Hole Display, 720x1612, 120Hz | 6.74", LCD, 1600x720, 90Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | UNISOC T606 | Unisoc T7225 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main | 13MP main |
| Front camera | 8MP | 5MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,500mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 15W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | No | Not published |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP54 | Not published |
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.35 mm | 8.19 mm |
| NFC | Not published | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB-C | USB 2.0 |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | side-mounted |
| Colours | Titanium Gold, Stealth Black | Titanium Silver, Majestic Green |
Frequently asked questions
Lava Shark or vivo Y19e — which is better?
On our spec score the Lava Shark is ahead, 6.3/10 against 5.5/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Lava Shark launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the vivo Y19e (₹6,999 vs ₹7,999). The vivo Y19e has the bigger battery: 5,500mAh against 5,000mAh.