The Lava Blaze X arrived in July with a Dimensity 6300 chipset and a fancy curved 6.67” OLED show. This mannequin was comparatively expensive for a Blaze with a beginning value of ₹15,000. Now Lava is bringing a extra inexpensive choice, additionally utilizing the D6300 however with a decrease beginning value of ₹10,000 (be aware that this can be a promo value and features a financial institution provide).
Moreover the chipset, the Lava Blaze 3 5G actually is nearer to the Blaze 2 5G than it’s to the X. Because of this it comes with a 6.56” LCD with solely HD+ decision and a 90Hz refresh fee. For comparability, the X had a 6.67” 120Hz OLED with FHD+ decision.
Again to the chipset for a second, it’s paired with 6GB of RAM (and as much as 6GB extra of digital RAM) and 128GB storage (UFS 2.2), which is expandable with microSD playing cards as much as 1TB. The cellphone is launching with Android 14 and a promise of “No Adverts. No Bloatware.” The 5G modem helps all sub-6GHz bands which have been acquired by Indian carriers.
Further connectivity consists of Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.2, in addition to a 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo audio system in addition. The fingerprint reader is mounted on the facet and might unlock the cellphone in 0.24 seconds (that’s 3 times quicker than the face unlock system).
Shifting on to the digicam system, that is additionally nearer to the Blaze 2 5G however with a brand new twist – the Vibe Mild. It is a secondary ring mild, which has a a lot hotter tone than the first ring mild above it. As for the cameras, there are a 50MP essential and a 2MP helper on the again, plus an 8MP selfie punch holed into the show.
The battery is nothing particular, a 5,000mAh Li-Po cell with 18W charging over USB-C. It takes over 2 hours (135 minutes) for a full 0-100% cost.
The Blaze collection tries to maintain not less than some premium options, regardless of its value, akin to a glass again. For this mannequin, you’ll be able to decide between Glass Blue and Glass Gold colorways. The gadget is mainly the identical dimension as its predecessor, measuring 164.3 x 76.2 x 8.6mm and weighing 201g.
Lava Blaze 3 5G in Glass Blue and Glass Gold
The Lava Blaze 3 5G will likely be obtainable beginning on September 18 (Wednesday this week). You will discover it on Lava’s on-line shops in addition to Amazon India. Once more, the promotional launch value will likely be ₹10,000 with a financial institution provide (that is for the 6/128GB mannequin, which is the one choice for now). The MSRP is ₹11,500. Patrons will get pleasure from Lava’s Free Service @ Dwelling (extra particulars right here).
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