Lava Storm Play and Storm Lite 5G launched: 120Hz display, 50MP camera and more under Rs 10,000
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 panel.advertisementBoth 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 band.The 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 appreciate.In 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 well.For 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 camera.Other 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.
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