Lava launches ‘cheapest’ 5G phone under ₹10,000: Features and other details

The smartphone was first showcased at India Mobile Congress last month. The handset features a glass back and looks similar to the Lava Blaze Pro which the company launched in September 2022. The smartphone offers 4G connectivity and features a 50MP triple camera at the back. Glass Blue, Glass Green Gold, Glass Green, and Glass Orange are the colour options of the Lava Blaze Pro. It comes with a price tag of ₹10,499.

Lava Blaze 5G can be purchased via e-commerce platforms Amazon. The handset is priced at ₹9,999 and is offered in Glass Blue and Glass Green colour options. However, the company is yet to announce details about the phone’s availability.

Lava Blaze 5G specifications

Lava Blaze 5G comes equipped with a 6.51-inch screen having a 720×1600 HD+ resolution. The phone’s display has a refresh rate of 90Hz. Powering the device is MediaTek Dimensity 700 octa-core processor.

The handset packs 4GB RAM and offers an internal storage capacity of 128GB. Lava Blaze 5G comes with virtual RAM support for up to 7GB. The smartphone runs on Android 12 operating system. Users will get an 8MP camera at the front for selfies. The front camera also supports face unlock as well.

The rear camera system consists of triple sensors. There is a 50MP AI camera, with EIS support. The handset supports 2k video recording and offers camera features like beauty, HDR, night, portrait, macro, AI, Pro, UHD, Panorama, slow motion, filters, GIF, timelapse and QR scanner.

Lava Blaze 5G houses a 5,000mAh battery and is said to deliver up to 50 hours of talk time. The smartphone measures 165.3×76.4×8.9mm and weighs 207gram.