Lava has officially rolled out its newest smartphone, the Lava Play Ultra, in India on August 20, 2025. Particularly designed for budgeted gamers, the latest phone is a blend of toughness, performance, and affordability with a feature-rich experience starting at a mere ₹14,999. With features like a 120Hz AMOLED screen, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, and IP64 rating, Lava is moving a notch higher in the competitive mid-tier smartphone market.
The Lava Play Ultra is housed in a 6.67-inch flat AMOLED screen, providing colorful graphics and more fluid play. Featuring a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits top brightness, the display delivers clear readability indoors as well as outdoors. To supplement gaming and multimedia further, the screen covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space. For gamers, the 10-finger multi-touch input provides accurate control, and the oleophobic coating prevents fingerprints and smudges on the screen.
Under the hood, the Lava Play Ultra has the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor for efficient performance in multitasking, gaming, and everyday use. The phone comes in two versions 6 GB RAM with 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM with 128 GB storage. It comes with UFS 3.1 storage technology, app loading is quicker, and file transfer is quicker as well. Storage can also be expanded to 1 TB using a microSD card. The phone is powered with Android 15 and provides clean software without any unnecessary apps. Lava has also committed two years of Android OS updates and three years of security patches for the long-term use.
Fueling the Lava Play Ultra is a 5,000 mAh battery that provides all-day performance even with heavy gaming or streaming. The phone comes with 33W fast charging, with the charger also placed in the retail box. For an enhanced sound experience, Lava added dual stereo speakers so the phone can be used for gaming, movie-watching, and music as well.
On the photography front, the Lava Play Ultra has a 64 MP Sony IMX682 primary sensor that takes in sharp and clear images. The device is supported by a 5 MP macro lens for close-up photography. There's a 13 MP front camera on the device for selfies and video calls, taking in clear images with good details. Although its core focus is gaming, Lava has managed to provide fair camera performance as well for those who wish to capture life on the move too.
The Lava Play Ultra also boasts durability. With an IP64 rating, the phone is dust-proof and splash-resistant to a degree, which makes it more reliable compared to most budget competitors. This means gamers and regular users do not have to worry about spills or exposure to dust even in everyday situations.
Lava Play Ultra is priced competitively at ₹14,999 for the 6 GB + 128 GB version, and the 8 GB + 128 GB version is available at ₹16,499. The device will be offered in Arctic Frost and Arctic Slate color variants. Exclusive sales on Amazon will start from August 25, 2025, so customers can easily own Lava's newest gaming smartphone.
With Play Ultra, Lava has entered the mid-range segment of gaming smartphones in good confidence. Providing a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, capable Dimensity 7300 chip, IP64 toughness, and pure Android experience, the phone offers good value for money. Priced at less than ₹17,000, it is a good option for gamers and casual smartphone users who desire performance and dependability without spending much.
Source: AndroBranch
