In the world of smartphones today, having a large screen and many cameras is no longer enough; manufacturers are striving to stand out through new designs and features. In this race, the Indian company Lava has released its new smartphone, the Lava Virat Curve 5G. The device's main feature is not only its curved display or 6000 mAh battery but also a small auxiliary screen that allows users to view necessary information without constantly opening the main display.
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is available for sale in India for ₹23,999. However, after applying bank discounts, the effective cost is ₹19,999. The phone will be available in only one configuration: 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Sales are scheduled to begin on Flipkart on September 28th.
Reason for the miniature screen
The feature that distinguishes this device from other mid-range smartphones is the rear mini-display, located under the camera on the back. On it, the user can see data such as time, battery percentage, volume, and notifications. Additionally, the user has the option to customize their own text and emojis on this small screen.
This means that checking minor information does not require activating the main phone screen every time. For example, viewing the time or charge level is sufficient using this rear display. This is the most interesting feature of the device because typically in the price category of around twenty thousand rupees, manufacturers focus on increasing RAM, improving the camera, or battery capacity, whereas Lava has attempted to create uniqueness through design and special functions.
Design and appearance
The Lava Virat Curve 5G looks quite original. It is equipped with a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. The display supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and the peak brightness reaches 1,100 nits. The screen also supports 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. Thanks to the curved screen, the phone visually differs from models with flat displays. Lava has also applied a premium vegan leather finish, aiming to give the mid-range segment a more expensive look. The phone is available in Heritage Indigo, Makrana Ivory, and Ellora Slate colors.
50-megapixel camera
The main rear camera is a 50-megapixel Sony IMX752 sensor, which includes Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and supports 2K video recording. The camera also offers modes such as night mode, pro mode, dual-view video, and sports mode. A 13-megapixel front camera is provided for selfies. Thus, Lava has created not just a phone focused on design; the company positions the camera, display, and battery as key characteristics of this device.
6000 mAh battery
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is equipped with a powerful 6000 mAh battery and supports 45W charging, although the charger supplied in the box is 33W. The company claims that the phone can provide up to 55 hours of talk time and up to 660 minutes of YouTube playback. Despite this large battery capacity, the device weighs only 184 grams and has a thickness of 8.55 mm.
Performance based on Dimensity 7100 and Android 16
To ensure high performance in the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor is installed. This chip is built on a 6nm process and works in conjunction with 6 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage. The phone also supports up to 6 GB of virtual memory. Regarding software, the device runs on Android 16. Lava guarantees two years of operating system updates and three years of security updates. The company states that the phone will not have pre-installed advertising or unnecessary software (bloatware).
Additional features include AI Call Summary, AI Voice Translation, and Circle Search, powered by Vayu AI. Furthermore, the phone features an infrared port (IR Blaster), an in-display fingerprint sensor, facial recognition, and stereo speakers.