Lava Play Ultra 5G: Lava is launching smartphones one after the other these days. The domestic brand recently introduced two new smartphones in its Blaze series. Now it is preparing to launch a new smartphone. Its name is Play Ultra.
Although its launch date has not been revealed yet, a dedicated microsite has gone live on Amazon, confirming its availability. Apart from this, leaked pictures and key specifications of Play Ultra have also surfaced online. Let’s know what can be special in this phone.
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Lava Play Ultra 5G: India launch soon
The brand has confirmed the entry of the Lava Play Ultra 5G through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. This will be Lava’s first gaming-focused smartphone. It has been teased with the tagline “Level up your play” and the message “A new era of mobile gaming starts now”.
The brand has also shared a video that shows the design of the phone in full, with a large camera module and a black colour option, which matches the leaked images.
Lava Play Ultra 5G: Possible Features
Although Lava has not officially shared the specifications, online leaks have revealed its design and some key features. According to these, it is available in black and white colours, with a large square camera module with “64MP AI Matrix Camera” written on it.
The phone is also expected to have a 3.5mm audio jack and dual speakers. It is expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ flat AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It may be powered by the Dimensity 7300 SoC with UFS 3.1. Talking about the software, it will likely come with Android 15 OS. For imaging, there is expected to be a secondary 64MP sensor along with the main 2MP camera. Apart from this, not much else is known right now, but we expect the brand to share more details including the launch date soon.
Design Magic: Stylish and Strong
The design of Lava Play Ultra 5G has been made keeping young users in mind. This phone will be available in Black and Dark Blue color variants, which gives it a premium look. There is a squircle camera module on the back panel, which is reminiscent of flagship phones like iQOO. There is a punch-hole display on the front, which maximizes the screen space.
The build quality of the phone is strong, although the weight and dimensions are not yet officially confirmed. Being a gaming phone, it focuses on ergonomic design, so that there is no strain on the hands during long gaming sessions. Gale Green and Thunder Black options in colors have also been leaked, which make it more attractive. Overall, this phone looks modern and youthful, which is rare in the budget segment.
King of performance: Powerful processor and memory
The Lava Play Ultra 5G is optimized for gaming, and credit goes to the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. This octa-core processor is perfect for multitasking, gaming, and daily use. The AnTuTu score is expected to be 500k+, which is impressive in the budget segment.
The phone comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which is based on UFS 3.1 technology. The RAM can be expanded virtually, and the storage can be increased with a microSD slot. With Android 15 OS, it gives a smooth and updated interface. Gaming features like high frame rate support and cooling system (not confirmed though) make it worthy of the ‘Strike fast, flex hard’ tagline.
Software and Features: Modern and Secure
Running on Android 15, this phone offers a clean UI, which includes customizations from Lava. There is face unlock, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity, gyroscope, magnetometer and ambient light sensors.
Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0. There is no NFC, but it is normal in a budget phone. Features like gaming mode, intelligent scanning and filters make it unique.
Conclusion: Is it right for you?
The Lava Play Ultra 5G is a phone that makes gaming accessible. Its powerful processor, vibrant display, decent camera and long battery life make it ideal for young users. While some specifications are still rumoured, the teaser suggests that it could make a splash in the market. If you want a 5G gaming phone under 15k, wait. Lava has once again proved that Indian brands are not lagging behind the global competition.
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