Lava Virat V1 and Virat V1 5G arrive with sub-Rs.15,000 ($155) price tags
Lava has launched the Virat V1 and Virat V1 5G smartphones in India, targeting budget-conscious consumers with sub-INR 15,000 price points. The devices feature distinct hardware specifications, including Unisoc processors and varying battery capacities, with the 5G model offering a 120Hz display.
Why it matters
This launch highlights the competitive nature of the Indian entry-level smartphone market, where manufacturers are increasingly offering 5G connectivity and clean software experiences at aggressive price points.
Lava announced its partnership with Flipkart earlier this month for its new Virat smartphone series, built for the youth and online-first buyers. And as promised , the Indian handset maker today launched the Virat V1 and Virat V1 5G as the first smartphones under the Virat series with sub-INR15,000 ($155/€135) price tags.
Let's talk about the Lava Virat V1 5G first. It's powered by the Unisoc T8200 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone has 64GB of storage onboard, which is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. In terms of software, the Lava Virat V1 5G runs Android 16 without ads or bloatware, but it's unclear how many years of software support it will receive.
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