3.5/5
Lava launched the Blaze AMOLED 2 at Rs 13,499 recently. On paper, the smartphone sounded almost too good to be true. A 120Hz AMOLED display, slim design, and clean Android 15 experience — all in a device priced well below what most brands charge for similar specs. But as we all know, specs on paper don’t always match real-world performance. Does Lava’s latest budget offering genuinely deliver, or is it another device that shines only in marketing claims? We spent time with the phone to find out.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 : Design and display
When we first picked up the Lava Blaze AMOLED 2, the slim profile was the first thing that stood out. At just 7.55mm thick and weighing 174 grams, it feels lighter in the hand than most phones in the price segment. The glossy back has a marble-like shine that many will find stylish.
Lava offers two colours — Feather White and Midnight Black. We received the latter for review. The Linea finish adds a nice touch, but the polycarbonate body reminds us this is still a budget phone, even if the finish feels neat.
Flip it over, and the display is clearly the star of the show. Lava has given a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit colour depth. In daily use, scrolling through social media felt smooth, and the colours were vibrant without looking overly artificial. Watching Netflix and YouTube, we noticed how lively the visuals looked compared to other phones in this price range — it’s not flagship-level, but definitely a pleasant surprise.
Brightness is rated at around 1000 nits, and while that’s not class-leading, we had no real issues reading messages outdoors. Under harsh sunlight, some glare was noticeable, but the text and images were still visible. Blacks could have been a bit deeper, but at this price, Lava has delivered one of the best screens we’ve seen in the budget category.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2: Performance
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. In our usage, it handled everyday tasks like browsing, social media, and video streaming smoothly, thanks to the high refresh rate display. Heavier games like BGMI needed reduced graphics settings to stay consistent, but casual titles ran fine.
On the software side, Lava keeps things clean with near-stock Android 15 and has promised an Android 16 update along with two years of support. We liked the clutter-free interface — no heavy skins or unwanted apps — which made the experience feel light and responsive.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2: Camera
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 keeps things simple with a 50MP main sensor, a basic QVGA lens, and an 8MP front camera. In daylight, we got sharp and natural-looking shots with good colour balance, though finer details softened when zooming in. HDR helped balance shadows and highlights decently.
At night, the camera performed better than expected for this price. Night Mode brightened scenes without making them look too artificial, though sharpness did drop a little. Video recording goes up to 2K at 30fps, and while it’s stable in good light, low-light videos showed some noise. The selfie camera is good enough for social media, and the screen flash is handy when lighting isn’t great.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2: Battery
On the battery front, Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 packs a 5,000mAh unit that easily lasts a full day of heavy use and can stretch into a second day if you’re more casual with your phone. In our usage — streaming, scrolling, and a bit of gaming — we never felt the need to charge mid-day. Charging is handled by a 33W fast charger included in the box, which takes a little over an hour to reach full power. It’s not the fastest around, but quick enough for top-ups when needed.
Verdict
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 is priced at Rs 13,499, and for that money it manages to deliver more than just the basics. The slim design, bright AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, and clean Android experience make it feel like a well-rounded budget phone. Performance is good enough for daily use, though gamers and power users may find its limits quickly. The cameras do a fair job, especially in daylight, and the battery life is reliable with decent charging speeds.
Lava launched the Blaze AMOLED 2 at Rs 13,499 recently. On paper, the smartphone sounded almost too good to be true. A 120Hz AMOLED display, slim design, and clean Android 15 experience — all in a device priced well below what most brands charge for similar specs. But as we all know, specs on paper don’t always match real-world performance. Does Lava’s latest budget offering genuinely deliver, or is it another device that shines only in marketing claims? We spent time with the phone to find out.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 : Design and display
When we first picked up the Lava Blaze AMOLED 2, the slim profile was the first thing that stood out. At just 7.55mm thick and weighing 174 grams, it feels lighter in the hand than most phones in the price segment. The glossy back has a marble-like shine that many will find stylish.
Lava offers two colours — Feather White and Midnight Black. We received the latter for review. The Linea finish adds a nice touch, but the polycarbonate body reminds us this is still a budget phone, even if the finish feels neat.
Flip it over, and the display is clearly the star of the show. Lava has given a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit colour depth. In daily use, scrolling through social media felt smooth, and the colours were vibrant without looking overly artificial. Watching Netflix and YouTube, we noticed how lively the visuals looked compared to other phones in this price range — it’s not flagship-level, but definitely a pleasant surprise.
Brightness is rated at around 1000 nits, and while that’s not class-leading, we had no real issues reading messages outdoors. Under harsh sunlight, some glare was noticeable, but the text and images were still visible. Blacks could have been a bit deeper, but at this price, Lava has delivered one of the best screens we’ve seen in the budget category.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2: Performance
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. In our usage, it handled everyday tasks like browsing, social media, and video streaming smoothly, thanks to the high refresh rate display. Heavier games like BGMI needed reduced graphics settings to stay consistent, but casual titles ran fine.
On the software side, Lava keeps things clean with near-stock Android 15 and has promised an Android 16 update along with two years of support. We liked the clutter-free interface — no heavy skins or unwanted apps — which made the experience feel light and responsive.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2: Camera
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 keeps things simple with a 50MP main sensor, a basic QVGA lens, and an 8MP front camera. In daylight, we got sharp and natural-looking shots with good colour balance, though finer details softened when zooming in. HDR helped balance shadows and highlights decently.
At night, the camera performed better than expected for this price. Night Mode brightened scenes without making them look too artificial, though sharpness did drop a little. Video recording goes up to 2K at 30fps, and while it’s stable in good light, low-light videos showed some noise. The selfie camera is good enough for social media, and the screen flash is handy when lighting isn’t great.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2: Battery
On the battery front, Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 packs a 5,000mAh unit that easily lasts a full day of heavy use and can stretch into a second day if you’re more casual with your phone. In our usage — streaming, scrolling, and a bit of gaming — we never felt the need to charge mid-day. Charging is handled by a 33W fast charger included in the box, which takes a little over an hour to reach full power. It’s not the fastest around, but quick enough for top-ups when needed.
Verdict
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 is priced at Rs 13,499, and for that money it manages to deliver more than just the basics. The slim design, bright AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, and clean Android experience make it feel like a well-rounded budget phone. Performance is good enough for daily use, though gamers and power users may find its limits quickly. The cameras do a fair job, especially in daylight, and the battery life is reliable with decent charging speeds.
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