Lava has launched the Lava Blaze Duo 3, a new smartphone that the company calls India’s first dual-screen smartphone in this price bracket, featuring a secondary AMOLED display on the rear panel.
Dual-Display Configuration
The primary differentiator for the Blaze Duo 3 is its 1.6-inch AMOLED rear display. This secondary screen is designed to offer functionality without unlocking the main device. Users can utilize the rear screen to view notifications, control music playback, and access distinct animations. Additionally, the rear display serves as a viewfinder, allowing users to take high-resolution selfies using the primary rear camera.
The main display is a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, aimed at providing smooth visual transitions for media consumption and gaming.
Hardware and Performance
Under the hood, the Blaze Duo 3 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset, clocked at 2.6GHz. The device comes with a unified memory configuration described as (6GB+6GB) LPDDR5 RAM, utilizing virtual RAM technology to aid multitasking, alongside 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Camera Specifications
For photography, the device is equipped with a dual-camera setup that includes a 50MP AI primary camera utilizing a Sony IMX752 sensor and an 8MP selfie camera.
The rear AMOLED screen allows the 50MP main sensor to be used for selfies, potentially offering higher quality than standard front-facing cameras.
Battery, Design, and Software
The smartphone is backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. In terms of connectivity and utility, it includes an in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, an IR blaster, and a USB Type-C port.
The device features an ultra-slim profile of 7.55mm and is available in two color variants: Moonlight Black and Imperial Gold.
On the software front, the Blaze Duo 3 runs on a clean version of Android 15 with a promise of an Android 16 update and 2 years of security updates. Lava has emphasized a “bloatware-free” experience, devoid of ads and unwanted notifications. The company has committed to one Android OS upgrade and two years of security updates.
Lava Blaze Duo 3 5G specifications
- 6.67-inch (1080 x 2400 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate
- 1.6″ secondary AMOLED screen
- Octa Core (2 x 2.6GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 x 2GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs) MediaTek Dimensity 7060 6nm processor with IMG BXM-8-256 GPU
- 6GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- Android 15
- 50MP main camera with Sony IMX752 sensor, LED flash
- 8MP front-facing camera
- In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dust and Water resistant (IP64)
- Dimensions:163x76x7.55mm
- 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, USB Type-C
- 5000mAh (typical) battery with 33W fast charging
Pricing and availability
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 is priced at Rs. 16,999 and is now available from Amazon.in.
Commenting on the launch, Sumit Singh, Head of Product, Lava International Limited, said:
Blaze Duo 3 will feature a dual-screen display at an accessible price point, catering to young Lava patrons. The product has been conceptualised with a strong focus on design, convenience, and purpose. Over the past few years, Lava’s product philosophy has been recognised for its alignment with a deep understanding of what Indian consumers truly value. Blaze Duo 3 is designed for those who seek individuality, style, and smarter ways to stay connected. It seamlessly blends functionality with flair and redefines what users can expect from a smartphone in this segment.