Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 launched with MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset and 5,000mAh battery
MediaTek Dimensity 7060
processor. The smartphone comes with Lava promise of bloatware-free, ad-free experience and clean
Android 15
. The company said that
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2
will receive one Android OS upgrade and two years of security updates. Lava will also offer Free Service@Home for the Blaze AMOLED 2, pan India alongside attending user concerns at retail outlets.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 pricing and availability
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 is priced at Rs 13,499. The smartphone will be available across Lava's retail outlets and will be available exclusively on Amazon starting August 16, 2025.
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Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. The handset is 7.55mm thin, and will be offered in Midnight Black and White Feather colour options.
Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset paired with 6GB LPDDR5 RAM, with an additional 6GB virtual RAM support. Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 comes with 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.
On the camera front, Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 is equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX752 sensor on the rear. On the front, there is an 8MP camera. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The handset comes equipped with 33W fast charging and features a Type-C port for charging.
Commenting on the launch, Sumit Singh, Head – Product, Lava International Limited, said, 'The Blaze series was conceptualised to bring together style, efficiency and innovation in the sub-₹15K segment. Design has always been at the heart of this lineup, and it is something our users have consistently appreciated. With the Blaze AMOLED 2, we are introducing an ultra slim flat AMOLED display with 7.55 mm thickness which is best-in-class, lightest in the segment at 178 grams, presently in the industry. Powered by the best-in-segment MediaTek Dimensity 7060 processor, FHD+ with 120Hz refresh rate further backed by assured software updates, this device is built to deliver a compact yet premium experience. We are confident that consumers will enjoy everything it has to offer, especially this festive season.'
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