The Lava Storm 5G smartphone series in India is poised for expansion. The original Lava Storm 5G was introduced in the Indian market in December 2023, featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, a dual rear camera system with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Following this launch, the company has announced the upcoming release of two new models: the Lava Storm Play 5G and the Lava Storm Lite 5G.
Lava Storm Play 5G and Storm Lite 5G Launch in India
Lava has confirmed via a press release that both the Lava Storm Play 5G and the Storm Lite 5G will soon be available in India. Consumers will be able to purchase these devices through Amazon and the official Lava India e-store.
The Lava Storm Play 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 SoC, marking it as the first smartphone in India to utilize this particular chipset. This model is expected to feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.
Details regarding the exact launch date, alongside further specifications, pricing, and availability, are anticipated to be released by the company in the days or weeks ahead.
Pricing and Features of the Lava Storm 5G
The previous iteration, the Lava Storm 5G, launched in India at a price point of Rs. 13,499 for the single variant that includes 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The device is available in two color options: Gale Green and Thunder Black. It operates on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC and houses a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging capabilities. For security, it features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as face unlock functionality.
On the camera front, the Lava Storm 5G boasts a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, supplemented by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, alongside a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies. The smartphone also includes a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ IPS 2.5D display, offering a 120Hz refresh rate. Connectivity options are extensive, with support for 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPRS, OTG, GLONASS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and USB Type-C.
