Lava Blaze Curve 5G Review | Ticks many boxes that customers would want

With its sleek design, curved AMOLED display, capable performance, versatile camera setup, and respectable battery life, Lava Blaze Curve 5G makes a strong case for itself in the highly competitive sub-20K smartphone market in India.

India’s highly competitive sub-20K smartphone market is about to get even more heated with the arrival of the Lava Blaze Curve 5G. This latest addition to Lava’s Blaze series aims to pack a punch with its impressive specs and sleek design, all at a starting price point of ₹17,999. However, it will be interesting to see how the phone fares against the major players in the same price segment.

The Lava Blaze Curve 5G boasts a sleek and minimalist design with a matte finish available in two shades – Iron Glass and Viridian Glass. Our review unit came in the Iron Glass colour, which looks quite stylish. Instead of a traditional camera island, the rear cameras are neatly arranged individually, lending a clean and modern look to the back panel.

One of the standout design features of the Blaze Curve is the curved display on the front, which not only looks premium but also comes with glass protection. The rear panel features double-reinforced protection with Gorilla Glass 3 on AG, ensuring durability. However, the frame is made of plastic.

The phone features a SIM tray, speaker grille, and USB Type-C port at the bottom, while the volume and power buttons are located on the right side. One notable addition is the in-display fingerprint reader, which is a welcome feature at this price point. Also, in the box, you get a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack which we feel is a nice addition.

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The Lava Blaze Curve 5G features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio and 3D curvature. This curved display is a standout feature, adding to the phone’s premium appeal and enhancing the overall viewing experience. The display also features a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen’s bezels are almost non-existent. The panel offers a peak brightness of 800 nits, ensuring good visibility even in outdoor conditions. However, we did face some difficulty while using the phone under direct sunlight. Additionally, the Widevine L1 certification allows you to enjoy your favourite OTT content in high resolution, which is a great bonus for multimedia enthusiasts.

The new Blaze Curve 5G is running on a clean version of Android 13 out of the box, without any bloatware, ads, or unwanted apps. It misses out on the latest version of the operating system. However, Lava has promised two Android OS updates and three years of regular security updates, which should provide some peace of mind to buyers.