Written By Shubham Arora
Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Aug 18, 2025, 01:34 PM (IST)
Lava is planning to launch its first budget gaming-centric smartphone – the Lava Play Ultra 5G – in India. The device is confirmed to debut this week and will be available through Amazon post launch. The brand took to social media to tease phone’s design and confirm its launch date. Also Read: iPhone 17 Series To Galaxy S25 FE: Major Smartphone Launches In September 2025
Lava Mobiles took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that the Lava Play Ultra 5G will be launched in India on August 20. The budget gaming phone is said to be available through Amazon India. A microsite is now live on the e-commerce platform. Also Read: Lava Play Ultra 5G Launched In India As Budget Gaming Phones Under Rs 15,000: Check Specs
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A display built to flex harder than your squad.#PlayUltra5G — The OP move in gaming smartphones.
Dropping on August 20, 2025.👉 First flex on this display — movie marathon or gaming session? #LevelUpYourPlay #ProudlyIndian #GamingSmartphone pic.twitter.com/GB03VaiXmc
— Lava Mobiles (@LavaMobile) August 17, 2025
The teaser image and the microsite don’t reveal much about the smartphone. Both hint towards the Lava Play Ultra 5G’s gaming capabilities, with the tagline “A new era of mobile gaming performance starts now.”
A previous post on the social media platform X had teased the design of the upcoming Lava Play Ultra 5G. It will likely feature a glass back, with the volume rockers and power button located on the right edge of the frame. The phone left side will house a SIM tray.
As per leaks on social media, the Lava Play Ultra will sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset coupled with UFS 3.1 storage. The device is said to score over 7 lakh points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. The Lava Play Ultra 5G is expected to support enhanced gaming performance with a dedicated Gameboost mode.
In terms of camera, the Lava Play Ultra 5G is rumoured to come with a dual camera setup on the back with a 64MP AI Matrix primary sensor. The lens could be a Sony IMX682 unit.
The Lava Play Ultra 5G is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast wired charging support. Other features might include dual stereo speakers and dual microphones for noise cancellation.