LAVA BLAZE PRO 5G REVIEW IN 10 POINTS

Design

The Lava Blaze Pro 5G boasts a clean design, with a matte finish around the back and a couple of individual camera rings. Additionally, there's a small rectangular glossy surface featuring an LED light and the etched text '50-megapixel AI camera, giving it a nice contrasty look to the device.

Display

The Blaze Pro 5G has a 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with a centred punch-hole and a 120Hz refresh rate. The viewing experience is reasonable, with default colour settings giving a slightly warm tone and somewhat restricted viewing angles.

Rear Camera

The Lava Blaze Pro 5G has a 50MP dual-camera setup with AI. The primary camera defaults to 12.2MP, with appealing results in well-lit conditions. The camera maintains focus well in good lighting but struggles in low light.

Front Camera

For selfies and video calls, the Lava Blaze Pro 5G uses an 8MP camera, delivering reasonably detailed results, particularly in daylight.

performance

The phone runs on Dimensity 6020 SoC with 8GB RAM and 128GB. While not exceptionally fast, it handles basic tasks like communication and web browsing smoothly. Light gaming is more enjoyable on this device.

Software

This 5G phone comes with Android 13, offering a near-stock experience with minimal bloatware—only Google and Lava apps. While customisation options are limited, you can toggle the app drawer, adjust icons, and access features like screen recording.

Battery

The Lava Blaze Pro 5G boasts a 5,000mAh battery, with nearly eight-and-a-half hours of continuous screen time. With regular use, it can last a day or more between charges. Charging with the included 33W charger takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes for a full charge.

CHARGING SPEEDS

The Lava Blaze Pro 5G supports 33W fast charging solution, which charges the device from 0-100 percent in around an hour and a half.

Final verdict

The Lava Blaze Pro 5G is priced in India starting at Rs 12,499. The handset provides a clean design, swift charging and reliable performance. Though the cameras and display don't surpass expectations, they deliver satisfactory results in various situations. Overall, the Blaze pro 5G is a compelling option for users looking for a budget 5G device.

EDITOR'S RATING: 7.5/10

Cons

Pros

> Viewing experience could have been better

> Feels a bit bulky

> Good daylight cameras

> Respectable performance

> Clean software

> Reliable battery life