Lava launches Storm Play and Storm Lite for budget buyers in India

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Tahir Bhat

June 16, 2025 10:04 am

Lava International Limited has announced the launch of two new budget smartphones under its Storm Series—Storm Play and Storm Lite—targeted at younger consumers and first-time smartphone buyers.

Both devices will be available exclusively on Amazon. The Storm Play is priced at Rs 9,999 and will go on sale from 19 June, while the Storm Lite, priced at Rs 7,999, will be available from June 24.

The Storm Play debuts as the world’s first smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 processor. It is also the first in the sub-Rs 10,000 segment to feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Key specifications include a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP dual rear camera with a Sony IMX752 sensor, an 8MP front camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

It is equipped with 6GB RAM, virtually expandable by another 6GB, and 128GB of internal storage. The phone runs on Android 15 and promises a bloatware- and ad-free experience. Lava has confirmed one major Android upgrade and two years of security updates for the device.

The Storm Lite, meanwhile, becomes the first Indian smartphone under Rs 8,000 to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset. It features a 6.75-inch HD+ screen, a 50MP Sony IMX752 rear camera, and a 5MP front camera. It records an AnTuTu benchmark score of over 410,000, aimed at delivering reliable everyday performance.

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Available in 64GB or 128GB storage variants with 4GB RAM, expandable by another 4GB virtually, the Storm Lite also runs on Android 15. It has a 5000mAh battery, supports 15W Type-C charging, and includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor along with an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance.

Both models will be available with Lava’s Free Service@Home facility across India. More details are accessible on the company’s official website.

Tahir Bhat

Tahir is the Chief Sub-Editor at Patriot and hails from north Kashmir's Kupwara district. He holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir. His previous stints in the field of journalism over the past eight years include serving as online editor at Kashmir Life, where he covered a range of political and human-interest stories. At Patriot, he has expanded his focus to encompass the lifestyle and arts scene in Delhi, even as he has taken on additional responsibilities at the desk. If there’s news about Kashmir in Delhi, Tahir is the person to turn to for perspective and reportage. Outside of journalism, he loves travelling and exploring new places.