Indian smartphone maker Lava is set to launch its new Lava Agni 2 5G on May 16 at 12 pm (IST). The successor to the Lava Agni 5G, the phone has a curved display and will be exclusively available on Amazon. Lava has confirmed that the device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, come with an octa-core processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It will have a 6.5-inch HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and will also feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with 44W wired charging support and a USB Type-C charging port.
Design and Features
The Lava Agni 2 5G will feature a curved display panel and come with a quad rear camera setup. Live images leaked previously revealed that the camera setup is housed in a large circular camera module towards the top of the back panel. The teaser released by Lava shows a similar design. All four cameras, including an LED flash, are expected to be housed within this module with the primary rear camera using a 50-megapixel sensor. The front camera is expected to have a 16-megapixel sensor.
The phone will reportedly feature a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is also expected to come in a shiny blue-green shade, as seen in the official teaser. However, a second colour option may also be offered.
Processor and Storage
The Lava Agni 2 5G is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, which is a rebranded version of the Dimensity 1080 chipset. The chipset is expected to come with an octa-core processor and will be paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. The phone is also likely to run Android 13 out-of-the-box.
Battery and Charging
The phone will reportedly have a 5,000mAh battery unit with 44W wired charging support. It is also expected to come with a USB Type-C charging port.
Price and Availability
The Lava Agni 2 5G is expected to launch at a price of around Rs. 20,000, as per an earlier report. The phone is confirmed to be exclusively available for purchase through Amazon. Previously, Lava launched the Agni 5G in a single 8GB + 128GB storage variant at a price of Rs. 19,999. The phone is currently only available in a Fiery Blue colour option and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC.
Conclusion
The Lava Agni 2 5G comes with significant upgrades compared to the Lava Agni 5G. The phone features a faster chipset, better storage options and an improved camera setup. It will be interesting to see how it stacks up against other devices in the same price range. With the phone set to launch on May 16, there’s not long to wait before we find out.
