Mid-range with a curved display

Lava has unveiled the Blaze Curve 5G, the latest addition to its 5G smartphone lineup. The phone boasts a unique selling proposition in its segment: a 6.67-inch FHD+ 3D curved AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. This immersive viewing experience is usually seen on higher-end phones. Make the Blaze Curve 5G stand out in its price range.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G: A mid-range contender with a curved display

So, under the hood, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, known for its balanced performance and efficiency. This chipset sits comfortably next to the popular Dimensity 1080 in terms of specs. Providing capable performance for everyday tasks and casual gaming. The phone comes in two storage options: 128GB and 256GB. Both come with 8GB of RAM and expandable with an additional 8GB of virtual RAM for enhanced multitasking.

Additionally, Lava has committed to a pure software experience with the Blaze Curve 5G. The phone runs stock Android 13 out of the box with no bloatware. And it’s guaranteed two major Android version updates and three years of security patches. This ensures a smooth, secure and up-to-date user experience. Additionally, Lava includes user-friendly features such as anonymous call recording, automatic call recording, app cloning, and app hiding, taking care of user preferences for privacy and organization.

Additionally, the Blaze Curve 5G’s camera setup consists of a 64MP primary sensor with a Sony sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens, offering the flexibility to capture a variety of everyday moments. A 32-megapixel front camera caters to selfie and video calling enthusiasts. Powering the phone throughout the day is a 5000mAh battery supported by 33W fast charging technology.

So, the Lava Blaze Curve 5G comes in two color variants: Iron Glass and Viridian Glass, with a starting price of Rs. 17,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 256GB model retails for Rs. 18,999. The phone will be available for purchase from March 11 through online platforms like Amazon and Lava’s online storeas well as offline retail channels.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G Specifications

• 6.67-inch (2400×1080 pixels) Full HD+ curved AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 800 nits peak brightness, HDR 10+
• Octa-core (2 x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 x 2 GHz Cortex-A55 processors) MediaTek Dimensity 7050 6nm processor with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU
• 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1 memory
• Dual SIM (nano + nano)
• Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 and 15
• 64MP camera with Sony sensor, f/1.88 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP depth and macro cameras with f/2.4 aperture
• 32MP front camera
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• Dimensions: 161.8x74x8.8 mm; Weight: 189g
• USB Type-C audio, FM radio, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
• 5G SA/NSA (bands n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, Dual frequency GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB Type-C
• 5000mAh (typical) battery with 33W fast charging

Overall, the Lava Blaze Curve 5G is a compelling proposition for budget users looking for a feature-packed smartphone with a premium display. Moreover, the combination of curved display, powerful processor, clean software, flexible camera system and durable battery make it a strong contender in the mid-range segment.