Lava Storm 5G goes official with standard mid-range specs, stylish design

As expected, Lava introduced what will likely be its last product of the year, the Storm 5G, an affordable smartphone that doesn't stand out from the plethora of mid-range handsets flooding the Indian market.

However, there are a few interesting things about Lava's new mid-range phone beyond 5G support. To begin with, the phone comes with a dual-camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

Additionally, Lava Storm 5G comes with a decent 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The punch-hole cutout in the display houses a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies.

Inside, Lava revealed that its new 5G smartphone packs MediaTek's Dimensity 6080 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD). Additionally, the phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with charging speeds of up to 33W.

Unfortunately, this one ships with Android 13, not the most recent version of Android 14, but it's likely that Lava will deliver the latter in a future update. On the plus side, the Storm 5G looks pretty sleek thanks to its flat design and glossy finish.

As for the price, the leaks were accurate. Lava Storm 5G will be available for purchase on Amazon starting December 28 for just INR 11,999 (around $145). It's worth noting that the price includes a small discount of INR 1,500 ($20).

We expect the price to increase to the recommended value of INR 13,499 ($165) soon after launch. Those who decide to take the plunge will have the option to choose from two available colors: Thunder Black and Gale Green.