Once a popular Indian smartphone brand, Lava faded into the background over the past couple of years as industry heavyweights such as Samsung and cash-loaded Chinese brands such as Realme and Redmi pretty took over the mainstream smartphone landscape. However, Lava marked its resurgence in 2021 with the Lava Z series. Last year, the company also launched its first 5G smartphone in India called the
Lava Blaze 5G camera samples (tap to see full size)
Night mode camera sample shot on Lava Blaze 5G
Portrait mode camera sample shot on the Lava Blaze 5G
The Lava Blaze 5G can record up to 2K videos using the rear camera, whereas the front camera can capture 1080p videos. Overall, the videos shot on the Lava Blaze 5G offer a bit of boosted colours with decent details. The dynamic range is also quite good, something which I did not expect from the device.
Verdict
The Lava Blaze 5G gets it right in many areas when it comes to a budget 5G smartphone. While the camera performance is its weakest link, it scores points for its design and performance. Battery life, while decent with actual usage, underperformed in our video drain test. The device also provides as many as eight 5G bands in India. The display experience is also above average for a smartphone in this price segment.
Lava’s target customer for the Blaze 5G is someone who wants to try 5G without having to spend too much. There are a few shortcomings but when you look at the price tag, it’s hard to complain too much.
