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Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Lava Storm Lite 5G now available for purchase at launch price of ₹7999
Lava has recently launched its two new mobile phones, the Storm Play and the Storm Lite 5G, under the sub- ₹10,000 price segment. Both models come equipped with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and offer support for 5G networks. The Storm Play runs on the Dimensity 7050 processor, while the Storm Lite 5G is powered by the Dimensity 6300 platform, and now it is available for purchase. Let's have a look. The Lava Storm Lite 5G is now available for purchase in India. The device is being sold exclusively on Amazon. At launch, the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant is priced at ₹7,999. This pricing places it among the more affordable 5G smartphones in the Indian market. Also read: Prowatch X review: Budget-friendly option from Lava for everyday fitness tracking The Storm Lite 5G features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. For photography, the device packs a 50MP primary rear camera with the Sony IMX752 sensor and a 2MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The device also has a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calling. Also read: Microsoft cancels Xbox handheld, but teases more thrilling portable gaming experience with Asus ROG Ally Under the hood, the device runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor paired with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Lava claims that this is the first phone in India to use this chip. The company also shared that the processor scored over 400,000 on the Antutu benchmarking platform, indicating basic multitasking and app usage performance for daily needs. Additionally, the device includes support for all 5G bands used in India, which enables the device to connect to networks across different regions. The handset runs on Android 14 and is set to receive one major Android upgrade, along with two years of security patches. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 review: Flagship features in a handful package Moreover, the Lava Storm Lite 5G houses a 5,000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging through a USB Type-C port. Security features include face unlock and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device also holds an IP64 rating, offering protection against dust and limited water exposure.
Mint
13-06-2025
- Mint
Storm series debuts: Lava unveils budget smartphones with Dimensity chips - Price, specs and more
Lava International Limited has unveiled two new budget smartphones under its Storm Series—Storm Play and Storm Lite—aimed at younger consumers at accessible price points. Both smartphones are set to launch exclusively on Amazon, with the Storm Play becoming available from 19 June at ₹ 9,999 and the Storm Lite following on 24 June at ₹ 7,999. The Storm Play debuts as the world's first smartphone to incorporate the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 processor. Notably, it is also the first handset in the sub- ₹ 10,000 segment to feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device includes a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP dual rear camera utilising Sony's IMX752 sensor, an 8MP front camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. Storm Play is configured with 6GB RAM, expandable virtually by another 6GB, and 128GB internal storage. It operates on Android 15 and promises a bloatware- and ad-free experience. Lava has committed to providing one major Android upgrade and two years of security updates for the model. Meanwhile, the Storm Lite enters the market as the first Indian smartphone under ₹ 8,000 to use the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset. It offers a 6.75-inch HD+ screen, a 50MP Sony IMX752 rear camera, and a 5MP front shooter. The phone scores over 410,000 on AnTuTu and is aimed at users requiring dependable performance for daily tasks. Available with either 64GB or 128GB storage options and 4GB RAM (expandable by another 4GB virtually), the Storm Lite runs Android 15, supports 15W Type-C charging, and features a 5000mAh battery. Like the Storm Play, it includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and an IP64 rating for resistance against dust and water. Both phones will be sold exclusively via Amazon and come with Lava's Free Service@Home facility across India. More information on this service is available on the company's official website.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Lava launches affordable Storm Lite, Storm Play 5G smartphones
NEW DELHI: Homegrown handset maker Lava on Friday expanded its budget 5G smartphone line-up with the launch of the Storm Lite and Storm Play , carrying an offer price of ₹7,999 and ₹9,999, respectively. The Storm Lite comes with 4GB RAM, extendable by another 4GB virtually, in two storage options: 64GB or 128GB, while the Storm Play comes with 6GB RAM (extendable by 6GB virtually) paired with 128GB memory. The Storm Play and the Storm Lite are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 and the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset, respectively. Both smartphones feature a 6.75-inch HD+ notch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The vanilla model comes with a 50MP Sony IMX752 primary sensor at the back and a 5MP front camera. The Storm Lite, on the other hand, has a 50MP Sony IMX752 primary sensor paired with a 2MP unit, and an 8MP camera at the front. Both smartphones run on a large 5000mAh battery, with support for USB Type-C wired charging. The devices come with Android 15 OS, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and are IP64 rated for dust and water resistance. Both Storm Play and Storm Lite will receive one Android upgrade and two years of security updates. 'The Storm series is designed to introduce best in industry innovation—Storm Play and Storm Lite are the epitome of the same. Featuring the world's first Dimensity 7060 and for the first time ever LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 in this segment, these devices will be true trailblazers,' said Sumit Singh, head of product at Lava. The Storm Play will go on sale on June 19, followed by Storm Lite on June 24, at 12pm, on Amazon.
India Today
13-06-2025
- India Today
Lava Storm Play and Storm Lite 5G launched: 120Hz display, 50MP camera and more under Rs 10,000
Lava has announced the launch of two new budget 5G smartphones in its Storm series — Storm Play and Storm Lite. For those who don't remember, the original Storm 5G was launched back in December 2023. Since then, it's been a while since Lava updated the series with new additions. Both the latest Storm devices focus on delivering a solid smartphone user experience, offering 5G and other modern features in the sub-Rs 10,000 price segment. The Lava Storm Play is priced starting at Rs 9,999, while the Storm Lite is priced starting at Rs 7, Storm Play and Storm Lite: Price and availabilityThe sale for the Lava Storm Play and Storm Lite 5G starts on June 19 and June 24, respectively. Both phones will be available for purchase via Amazon at special launch prices of Rs 9,999 and Rs 7,999, as mentioned the revised pricing will be after the special offer ends, as well as the variant-wise pricing, has not been announced Storm Play and Storm Lite: Specs and features The Lava Storm Play and Storm Lite bring a decent mix of specs that are quite rare in the budget segment. Starting with displays, both phones come with a 6.75-inch HD+ screen and support up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It's good to see that not just the Storm Play, but even the Storm Lite, which is priced starting at Rs 7,999, also gets a 120Hz phones run on MediaTek Dimensity chipsets — the Storm Play is powered by the Dimensity 7060, while the Storm Lite comes with the Dimensity 6400. These chipsets are capable enough to handle everyday tasks and provide 5G connectivity, which is still not widespread in this price phones ship with Android 15 out of the box, with a clean stock-like experience and no ads or bloatware — something that budget users will likely terms of memory, the Storm Play comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the Storm Lite offers 4GB RAM, paired with either 64GB or 128GB storage. There's support for virtual RAM as photos and videos, both phones feature a dual-rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel IMX752 primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. However, the Storm Play has an 8-megapixel front camera, while the Storm Lite has a 5-megapixel front features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, a USB-Type C port, and a 5000mAh battery. The Storm Play supports 18W fast charging, while the Storm Lite offers 15W charging — again, reasonable for the price.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Lava Storm Play, Storm Lite smartphones launched in India for under Rs 10,000
Lava today has its Storm Series smartphones, introducing the Storm Play at Rs 9,999 and Storm Lite at Rs 7,999, targeting the competitive sub-Rs 10,000 market. The Storm Play, as per the Lava, is the the world's first smartphone powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7060 processor, while also being the first device under Rs 10,000 to feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage . Lava says that Storm Lite also marks an industry milestone as India's first smartphone under Rs 8,000 equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor. The Storm Play, Storm Lite smartphones feature identical 6.75-inch HD+ displays with 120Hz refresh rates and 5000mAh batteries. The Storm Play offers enhanced specifications with 6GB+6GB RAM, 128GB storage, dual 50MP+2MP rear cameras, 8MP front camera, and 18W fast charging. The Storm Lite provides 4GB+4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage options, single 50MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, and 15W charging. The 50MP sensors on both the phones are an IMX752 sensors. Both smartphones run clean Android 15 without bloatware and include IP64 dust and water resistance, side-mounted fingerprint sensors. "The Storm series introduces best-in-industry innovation with the world's first Dimensity 7060 and segment-first LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 features," said Sumit Singh, Head of Product at Lava International Limited. The company positions these devices as performance-focused smartphones for tech-savvy youth seeking flagship features at affordable prices. The Storm Play launches exclusively on Amazon from June 19 at 12 PM, while the Storm Lite follows on June 24 at 12 PM, both at special introductory pricing. Lava promises one Android upgrade and two years of security updates, along with pan-India Free Service@Home support.
