Lava has introduced a new entry-level smartphone in India under its Yuva series. The Lava Yuva Star 3 is the company’s latest handset, aimed especially at first-time smartphone buyers.
Despite its affordable pricing, the phone packs a large 5000mAh battery, and Lava claims it delivers long battery life. Key features include a 6.75-inch HD+ display, a 13MP rear camera, and an IP64 rating. Here’s a detailed look at its price and specifications.
Price and Availability
The Lava Yuva Star 3 comes in a single configuration: 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, priced at Rs 7,499.
It will be available in two color options — Indus Black and Siachen White. Lava is offering a 1-year warranty along with free service at home. The phone will go on sale across India starting March 2026.
Display and Performance
The smartphone features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It supports a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and overall usage.
Under the hood, the device runs on a 1.6GHz octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor paired with an IMG8322 GPU.
RAM and Storage
The handset offers 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.
It supports dual SIM functionality and comes with 4GB RAM. Lava says the RAM can be virtually expanded by an additional 4GB using the RAM Expansion feature.
Camera Features
For photography, the Lava Yuva Star 3 includes a 13-megapixel primary rear camera with LED flash.
On the front, there is a 5-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The device also features a fingerprint scanner for security.
Battery and Software
The phone is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.
It runs on Android 15 Go Edition. The device also carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Connectivity and Other Features
The Lava Yuva Star 3 includes a 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, and a bottom-firing speaker.
In terms of dimensions, the device measures 164.96 × 76.1 × 8.5mm and weighs around 193.7 grams.
Connectivity options include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
Tanu is a technology content writer at gemch.in who tracks smartphone launches, features, and pricing trends. She writes user-focused articles that explain what matters most in everyday smartphone use.