Lava Play Ultra 5G launched with a familiar design and Dimensity 7300

Lava has launched its new budget-friendly gaming smartphone, the Lava Play Ultra 5G. This is the company's new release after the recent "Blaze AMOLED 2", and some of its highlights include a 5,000 mAh battery and a Dimensity 7300 chip. So, without any delay, let's dive into the features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal of the Lava Play Ultra 5G.

Lava Play Ultra 5G Overview:

Design and Display

The Lava Play Ultra 5G looks inspired by the iQOO 13 (review) with a similar "porthole" camera housing. It comes with an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance, and is available in "Arctic Slate" or "Arctic Frost" color options. On the front, we are greeted with a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a fast refresh rate of 120Hz. Lava has used a flat AMOLED panel here with 1,000 nits of peak brightness. We also get an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

Performance and Memory

The Play Ultra 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC with 6/8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card. That Dimensity 7300 chip comes with four Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 cores, and is great for mid to low-level gaming. In terms of software, the Lava Play Ultra 5G comes with Android 15 out of the box. And what's interesting is that Lava says it doesn't ship any ads, bloatware, or unwanted apps on this phone. Lava has also promised two years of OS upgrades and three years of security updates on the Play Ultra 5G. You may also like:

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Cameras and battery

It has a dual rear camera setup, including a 64MP Sony IMX682 as a primary sensor with electronic image stabilization (EIS) and a 5MP secondary macro lens. On the front, we get a 13MP camera for selfies and video calls. The Lava Play Ultra 5G's main camera can even shoot 4K 30 fps videos. To keep the device fueled, it comes with a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging. Moreover, this budget phone even supports dual 5G SIMs and WiFi 6.

Lava Play Ultra 5G Specifications:

• Dimensions: 162.1 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm
• Weight: 182 gm
• Display: 6.67 inches AMOLED FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness
• Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)
• Memory: 6/8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage (expandable)
• Rare Cameras: 64MP Sony IMX682 (EIS), 5MP macro lens
• Front Camera: 13MP (hole-punch cutout)
• Battery: 5,000 mAh with 33W fast charging
• OS: Android 15 (2-year OS update and 3-year security updates)
• Other: IP64 rating, In-display fingerprint, Stereo speakers, dual 5G SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2

Lava Play Ultra 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Lava Play Ultra 5G in India starts at INR 14,999 for the 6/128GB configuration, while the 8/128GB variant costs INR 16,499. The handset will go on sale via Amazon starting August 25. In Nepal, the price of the Lava Play Ultra 5G should start from NPR 26,999 if and when it launches here.

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