Lava’s latest budget 5G phone sticks to a simple formula that Indian buyers like: a premium look, clean Android, and practical hardware that covers daily use without drama.
The Blaze 3 5G comes with a glass back, a tidy software build, dual stereo speakers, and a 50MP main camera, all at an entry price that stays well under ₹14,999.
Price, Variants, Sale Window, Availability
Lava Blaze 3 5G launched in India at ₹11,499 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model.
The first sale began at 12:00 am IST on September 18, exclusively on Amazon, with early bank offers dropping the effective price to ₹9,999 for a limited time. Colour options are Glass Blue and Glass Gold.
What’s Inside: Key Specs and Why They Matter
Chipset and Performance:
The phone runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 2.4 GHz 6 nm processor that focuses on balanced performance and reliable 5G connectivity.
For routine tasks like UPI apps, social feeds, short video editing, and maps, this chip feels snappy while staying power efficient, so the phone runs cooler and battery life stretches longer.
Lava cites an AnTuTu score above 410K, which lines up with the expected class of performance for smooth scrolling and casual gaming.
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Memory and Storage:
You get 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with another 6GB available as virtual RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage.
LPDDR4X helps with lower-power multitasking, while UFS 2.2 improves app installs, app launches, and in-game load times compared to eMMC-based phones.
Storage can be expanded by microSD up to 1TB, useful if you shoot a lot of 2K video or keep OTT content offline.
Display:
The 6.56 inch HD+ punch-hole display refreshes at 90 Hz. The higher refresh makes the UI feel fluid in menus and feeds. Resolution is 720 × 1600 at 269 ppi, which is adequate for this price.
The hole-punch keeps the bezels clean and gives you more screen space for YouTube, reels, and cricket highlights.
Cameras:
On the rear, there is a 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP secondary sensor, plus an 8MP selfie camera. The camera app supports Portrait, Night, Pro, Dual View Video, and 2K 30 fps recording.
The feature set is friendly for quick social posts and festival photos, while the “Vibe Light” accent helps with subject lighting and aesthetic flair during night shots. For the front camera, screen flash brightens low-light selfies without the harshness of a tiny LED.
Battery and Charging:
A 5000 mAh battery with 18 W Type-C charging powers the phone. The capacity comfortably lasts a day for mixed data, music, and OTT.
Lava lists about 135 minutes for a full charge in its internal testing, which is in line with 18 W speeds.
If you often binge watch, the brand quotes more than 8 hours of YouTube playback, which matches everyday usage patterns on budget 5G phones.
Audio, Calls, and Connectivity:
Dual stereo speakers give louder, wider sound for movies and casual gaming, while the 3.5 mm headphone jack keeps wired earphones in play.
Call quality is helped by support for all key Indian 5G bands with SA/NSA, plus dual 4G VoLTE. Bluetooth 5.2 and dual-band Wi-Fi ac manage accessories and home broadband smoothly. There is a side-mounted fingerprint reader and face unlock for quick access.
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Build and Design:
The glass back gives the Blaze 3 5G an upmarket feel at this price. At 201 g and 8.6 mm thick, it feels solid without being chunky. The flat sides improve grip, and the colourways keep it clean for office and college alike.
Software:
The phone ships with Android 14 and a tidy interface, which means fewer duplicate apps, fewer pop-ups, and faster updates through Google Play services.
Clean Android also reduces background bloat, so modest hardware feels smoother for longer.
Spec Sheet at a Glance
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300, up to 2.4 GHz
• RAM/Storage: 6GB LPDDR4X + 6GB virtual, 128GB UFS 2.2, microSD up to 1TB
• Display: 6.56 inch, HD+, 90 Hz, punch-hole
• Rear Cameras: 50MP main + 2MP secondary, 2K 30 fps video
• Front Camera: 8MP, screen flash
• Battery: 5000 mAh, 18 W charging, USB-C
• Audio: Dual stereo speakers, 3.5 mm jack
• Connectivity: Dual 5G SA/NSA with n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78, Wi-Fi ac, BT 5.2, GPS/GLONASS
• Security and Sensors: Side fingerprint, face unlock, accelerometer, proximity, gyroscope, magnetometer, ambient light
• Build: Glass back, 164.3 × 76.24 × 8.6 mm, 201 g
• Colours: Glass Blue, Glass Gold
• OS: Android 14 out of the box
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Real-World Experience Notes
A 90 Hz panel and UFS 2.2 storage make a noticeable difference in day-to-day use. Apps install faster, the keyboard pops up quicker, and scrolling through long WhatsApp chats feels smoother.
The Dimensity 6300 keeps thermals in check on 5G, so navigation and video calls stay stable in heat. Dual stereo speakers are handy for cooking videos and classroom recordings.
The 50MP camera holds detail in daylight, and Night mode pushes brighter frames with controlled noise.
