Lava has officially launched the Lava Storm Lite 5G and Storm Play 5G smartphones in the Indian market, bringing affordable 5G connectivity to budget-conscious buyers. Both devices pack a 50MP Sony IMX752 primary camera, a large 5000mAh battery, and a 6.75-inch 120Hz display — impressive specs at their respective price points. Here is everything you need to know about pricing, specifications, and availability.
- Lava Storm Lite 5G starts at Rs 7,999 (4GB/64GB) and Storm Play 5G is priced at Rs 9,999 (6GB/128GB) — both are limited-period prices on Amazon India.
- Both phones feature a 50MP Sony IMX752 rear camera, 6.75-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD display, Android 15, IP64 rating, and a 5000mAh battery with fast charging.
- Storm Lite runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while Storm Play steps up to the more powerful Dimensity 7060 with faster LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
Lava Storm Lite 5G and Storm Play 5G Price and Availability
The Lava Storm Lite 5G 4GB/64GB variant is priced at Rs 7,999 as a limited-period introductory offer. It goes on sale exclusively on Amazon India starting June 24 at 12 noon. The phone is available in two colour options: Astral Blue and Cosmic Titanium.
The Lava Storm Play 5G 6GB/128GB variant is priced at Rs 9,999, also a limited-period offer. It will be available on Amazon India from June 19 at 12 noon. For more phones in this range, browse the full Lava smartphones collection.
Lava Storm Lite 5G and Storm Play 5G Full Specifications
Both the Storm Lite 5G and Storm Play 5G share a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with a 1612 × 720 pixel resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate — a feature rarely seen at this price bracket.
Processor, RAM, and Storage
The Storm Lite 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6400 6nm processor paired with an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It comes with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable via a microSD card.
The Storm Play 5G steps things up with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7060 6nm chipset and an IMG BXM-8-256 GPU. It offers 6GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, also expandable via microSD. The faster RAM and storage on the Play model translate to noticeably snappier day-to-day performance.
Camera, Battery, and Connectivity
On the camera front, both phones sport the same 50-megapixel Sony IMX752 primary sensor at the rear. The Storm Play 5G adds a 2-megapixel secondary camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter, while the Storm Lite 5G makes do with a 5-megapixel selfie camera.
Both handsets run Android 15 out of the box and come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric security. An IP64 rating means they can handle dust and light water splashes without issue.
Connectivity on both models includes 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. The 5000mAh battery supports 18W fast charging on the Storm Play 5G and 15W fast charging on the Storm Lite 5G.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Lava Storm Lite 5G in India?
The Lava Storm Lite 5G is priced at Rs 7,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant as a limited-period price. It will go on sale on Amazon India from June 24 at 12 noon in Astral Blue and Cosmic Titanium colour options.
What is the difference between Lava Storm Lite 5G and Storm Play 5G?
The key differences are the processor, RAM, and camera setup. Storm Lite 5G uses a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chip, 4GB LPDDR4x RAM, and a 5MP selfie camera, while Storm Play 5G upgrades to a Dimensity 7060 chip, 6GB LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 2MP secondary rear camera, and an 8MP front camera. Storm Play also supports faster 18W charging versus 15W on the Lite.
Do Lava Storm Lite 5G and Storm Play 5G support expandable storage?
Yes, both the Storm Lite 5G and Storm Play 5G support microSD card expansion, so you can increase storage beyond the built-in 64GB or 128GB options.
