Lava just dropped the Virat V1 Pro 5G, and we've got the full unboxing and first impressions. This online-first smartphone is priced at just Rs 15,999, which is honestly aggressive for what you're getting in the 5G space. The phone comes in Sikkom Midnight color and arrives with a clean package: 18W charger, USB Type-C cable, SIM ejector tool, and a protective case. No bloatware, no ads, and it runs Android 16 straight out of the box.
The display is a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it's surprisingly bright with solid sunlight legibility. Sure, there's a visible notch housing an 8-megapixel front camera and thick bezels below the screen, but that's pretty standard for this price bracket. The phone's powered by the Unisoc T8200 (a rebrand of the T765) with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 6GB virtual RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. You get multiple 5G bands, a dedicated dual SIM slot, and microSD expansion, so there's real flexibility here.
The camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main shooter that handles 2K 30fps video on the back and 1080p 30fps on the front. Nothing mind-blowing, but perfectly capable for the money. The matte plastic back looks attractive and doesn't smudge up easily, and the phone's rated IP64 for dust and splash resistance. A 6000mAh battery with 18W charging rounds out the package.
Design-wise, the power button sits on the right edge with an embedded fingerprint scanner, while the volume rockers sit above it. The left edge handles the dual SIM and microSD slot. You've got the 3.5mm jack, USB-C, and speaker on the bottom, with a secondary mic up top. It's thoughtfully laid out.
Availability starts online via Flipkart and Lava's official website at Rs 15,999. The company's also planning an offline retail rollout for September, but it'll be sold as the Shark 2 Pro 5G in physical shops. If you're hunting for an entry-level 5G phone without spending too much, this one's definitely worth checking out.
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