Lava just threw something genuinely different into India's budget smartphone space. The Virat Curve 5G is now official, and it's bringing features you'd normally expect on way pricier phones to the sub-Rs 20,000 segment. We're talking a curved AMOLED display, a rear mini-screen, and solid performance, all for Rs 23,999.
Let's talk about that standout feature: a pill-shaped mini display on the back. It sits just below the camera sensors and shows your notifications, battery level, time, emojis, and custom messages without you having to unlock the phone. It sounds gimmicky until you actually think about how useful it'd be. On the display front, you get a 6.67-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,100 nits of brightness. The curved edges give it that premium feel, and the 10-bit colour depth means photos and videos look seriously good.
Under the hood, there's MediaTek's Dimensity 7100 chipset handling the workload, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Lava claims an AnTuTu score over 800,000, which should handle everyday tasks and gaming without breaking a sweat. The 6,000mAh battery supports 45W fast charging, though you get a 33W charger in the box. For a full day of regular use, that battery should hold up fine. The rear camera is a 50MP Sony IMX752 sensor with 2K video recording, while the front has a 13MP shooter with screen flash.
Here's the clincher: Lava's made this phone in India and loaded it with impressive software support. It ships with Android 16 out of the box with zero bloatware, plus you're getting two OS upgrades and three years of security updates. Add military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability, IP64 protection, and a vegan leather finish, and this thing's built to last.
The Virat Curve 5G lands on Flipkart September 28 at Rs 23,999, but here's the deal: launch offers bring the effective price down to Rs 19,999 with applicable bank discounts. You can grab it in Heritage Indigo, Makrana Ivory, or Ellora Slate. If you've been hunting for something with curves and character in the budget space, this one's worth your attention.
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