Lava has expanded its smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the new Virat Curve 5G. The handset is in the budget and mid-range smartphone segment and features a curved AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, 50MP Sony camera and huge 6,000mAh battery. It also runs Android 16 and promises software support, making it one of the latest products from the Indian smartphone brand.
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is launched at a price of Rs 23,999. The smartphone has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. But customers can get the price down to Rs 19,999 with bank discounts. The device is sold in three colour options - Makrana Ivory, Heritage Indigo and Ellora Slate.
For those looking to buy the new Lava smartphone, the Virat Curve 5G will be available on Flipkart on September 28, which will be available online. In reality, customers can buy the device when sales start and then it is available to buy once they have been ordered.
Lava Virat Curve 5G Display And Design
The display of the Lava Virat Curve 5G is one of the key features. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ 3D curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This high refresh rate should provide smoother scrolling and animations, as well as curved edges, giving the handset a more premium look.
The display can reach a peak brightness of up to 1,100 nits, which should help with visibility in brighter surroundings. The AMOLED panel, Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate make the display one of the key features of the Virat Curve 5G.
Performance And Software
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is fuelled by a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chip. The processor is coupled with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Users can also use up to 6GB of virtual RAM, which will allow the phone to expand some space in the memory.
The smartphone runs Android 16 in software so far. Lava is promising two years of operating system upgrades as well as three years of security updates. That software commitment means users have a time period to get updated after they purchase the device, and they can expect to keep on getting the update after getting the handset.
Lava Virat Curve 5G Camera Features
For photography, the Lava Virat Curve 5G has a 50MP primary rear camera based on the Sony IMX752 sensor. The main camera is aimed at handling everyday photography, and the handset has a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
The front camera is accompanied by a screen flash, which could be useful when taking selfies in low-light conditions. Lava has positioned the camera setup as another major feature of the smartphone along with its curved AMOLED display and large battery.
Battery And Charging
The Virat Curve 5G has a 6,000mAh battery for users who are interested in battery life. It supports 45W charging, which allows the battery to be recharged faster than standard charging.
With a large battery and 45W charging, the device should appeal to people who already spend much of the day streaming content from their smartphone, checking the web, using social media or doing other tasks.
Durability And Connectivity
Lava has equipped the Virat Curve 5G with some sensors and connectivity features. These include an IR blaster, gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor. The smartphone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock for biometric authentication.
The handset also has an MIL-STD-810H certification for durability, and IP64 for dust and water splashes. These ratings are a further layer of protection for everyday use, though the IP64 rating does not make the smartphone waterproof.
With a Rs 23,999 launch price, a bank-discounted effective price of Rs 19,999, a curved 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 7100 processor, 50MP Sony camera, Android 16 software and 6,000mAh battery, the Lava Virat Curve 5G brings together several features aimed at buyers looking for a feature-rich 5G smartphone. Sales will begin on Flipkart from September 28.
