Lava Storm Play 5G, Storm Lite 5G: When a local brand drops not one, but two new 5G phones priced below ₹15,000, the world takes notice. Lava is in the limelight again, getting ready to launch two affordable handsets that appear to be made for those who look for value. With minimalistic design, decent specs, and dependable hardware, these handsets promise to provide a smoother experience without breaking the bank.

Lava Storm Play 5G

Lava Storm Play 5G is designed for individuals who prefer performance minus the fuss. It comes with Android v15 operating system and a side-mounted fingerprint reader for easy unlocking. It has a 6.78-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1200 pixels. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and offers good clarity with a 369 ppi density. The graphics are smooth enough for everyday usage, and the punch-hole design maintains a fresh appearance.

On the rear side, it boasts a 50MP dual camera, capable of 1080p video recording. The selfie camera is 8MP and takes decent selfies. Under the hood, you have a MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chip, coupled with 8GB RAM and a virtual 8GB RAM. This configuration means apps boot fast, and multitasking is no issue. You also have 128GB storage and a memory card slot, which accepts up to 1TB expansion.

The phone has a 5000mAh battery, providing a day’s backup with ease, and has 18W fast charging via USB-C. It is compatible with 4G and 5G, WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.0. Although it misses out on waterproofing, its overall package is pretty enticing for its category.

Lava Storm Lite 5G

Lava Storm Lite 5G introduces some changes but continues to have the budget tag. It carries the same 6.78-inch IPS display, resolution, punch-hole cutout, and 120Hz refresh rate as the Play model. The display is just as sharp and silky smooth, perfect for casual media consumption.

On the camera side, it provides a slightly improved package with a 50MP + 8MP setup at the back and a crisper 16MP front camera. Whether day photography or selfies are involved, this model has a tiny advantage. In terms of hardware, it runs on the Dimensity 6400 processor, along with 8GB RAM and 8GB virtual RAM. The onboard 128GB storage can be expanded through a dedicated memory card slot.

It is powered by a 5000mAh battery, similar to the Play version, but this one has faster charging at 33W. Other specs are Android v15, side fingerprint reader, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, and USB-C. It also does not have water protection, as one would expect in this price bracket.

Final Thoughts

Both Lava Storm Play 5G and Lava Storm Lite 5G are set to leave their mark in the sub-15K segment. The Play variant is excellent for anyone seeking straight performance, but with improved cameras and fast charging, the Lite variant provides a better package. With minimal software, big screens, and 5G, these phones could be strong candidates in their respective segments.