Launched in June 2025, Lava Storm Play 5G emerges as a powerhouse in India’s hyper-competitive segment. Phone was launched alongside the Storm Lite to capture budget-conscious buyers seeking premium-like specs from a homegrown brand.
6.75-inch IPS LCD Display
Lava Storm Play 5G features a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution (720 x 1600 pixels) and a 120 Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth visuals for scrolling, gaming, and video playback. The ~260 ppi density and 90.4% screen-to-body ratio provide an immersive experience.
With 6.75 inches (17.13 cm) IPS LCD, 16.7M colors (8-bit) and 84% NTSC color gamut, the display is well suited for social media and OTT apps. The 120 Hz refresh rate ensures fluid animations and responsive touch sampling. Paired with Widevine L3 certification, it supports HD streaming without quality drops.
MediaTek Dimensity Processor with Android 15
Lava Storm Play 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm) octa-core chipset, featuring two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz for performance and 6x Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz for efficiency, paired with an IMG BXM-8-256 GPU.
MediaTek Dimensity 7060, the world’s first in this price segment, scoring over 500,000 on AnTuTu for smooth multitasking and gaming at 120 fps.
Phone comes with Android 15 which offers stock-like UI with no ads, featuring India-specific additions like call recording, vibration on connect, and conference calls.
It runs Android 15 out of the box with a planned upgrade to Android 16, delivering a clean, bloatware-free experience optimized for Indian users.
5000mAh Battery with 18W Charging
Lava Storm Play 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery, offerring up to 19 days standby or 31 hours talk time, with real-world tests showing ~6% drain in 15 minutes of gaming and 12+ hours screen-on time for mixed tasks.
Phone support 18W wired charging that reaches full capacity in about 90-120 minutes, faster than the Storm Lite’s 15W.
50MP Rear with 8MP Selfie Camera
Lava Storm Play 5G sports a dual rear camera setup with a 50 MP Sony IMX752 primary sensor (wide, f/1.8 implied) paired with a 2 MP depth sensor for portraits, plus LED flash, delivering detailed daylight shots.
Phone comes with 8 MP selfie camera that produces bright, sharp images with screen flash, adequate for video chats.
Rear camera support video recording at 2K at 30fps, enabling smooth clips for Reels or vlogs without external gear while 8 MP front camera recording supports 1440 at 30fps.
6/8GB RAM with Up to 256GB Storage
Lava Storm Play 5G offers two variants: 6 GB LPDDR5 RAM (expandable by additional 6GB virtually) with 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, or 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM (expandable by additional 8GB virtually) with 256 GB storage. Both storage variants are expandable up to 1 TB via hybrid microSDXC slot.
Dust Protection, Fingerprint Sensor and Face Unlock
Lava Storm Play 5G provides side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the power button for fast, reliable unlocking and face unlock through front camera.
Lava Storm Play 5G features an IP64 rating, providing full dust-tight protection and resistance to water splashes from any direction for up to 10 minutes.
Additionally, phone support accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors enable secure orientation detection and prevent pocket dialing.
Connectivity and Color options
Lava Storm Play 5G offers extensive connectivity, supporting 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, 3G HSPA, and 2G GSM for seamless coverage across major operators.
Phone support dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 for fast browsing and hotspot tethering for multiple devices during travel. Bluetooth 5.2 (A2DP, LE) ensures stable pairing with earbuds, smartwatches, or car systems, while GPS delivers precise navigation for ridesharing or deliveries. Phone does not support NFC for contactless payment.
Lava Storm Play 5G is available in India in two color options: Frosty Blue and Dune Titanium
Price Under ₹15,000
Lava Storm Play 5G price in India starts at ₹10,499 for the base variant while price increases for the higher configuration. Phone is available on major online platforms and Lava stores.
6GB RAM + 128GB Storage – ₹10,499
8GB RAM + 256GB Storage – ₹12,499