Indian smartphone brand Lava has launched a powerful new budget 5G smartphone in India — the Lava Play Max 5G. The biggest highlight of this phone is its vapor chamber cooling system, a feature usually seen in premium gaming smartphones.

Along with gaming-grade cooling, the phone packs a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP camera, and a 5000mAh battery, making it one of the most value-packed phones in the budget segment right now.

Lava Play Max 5G Price in India

The Lava Play Max 5G has been launched in two variants:

• 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage – ₹12,999

• 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage – ₹14,999

Color Options

• Deccan Black

• Himalayan White

This pricing directly targets budget 5G buyers and mobile gamers looking for performance at a low cost.

Lava Play Max 5G Full Specifications

Display

• 6.72-inch Full HD+ AMOLED

• 120Hz refresh rate

• Smooth scrolling and better gaming visuals

Processor & Performance

• MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm chipset)

• Up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM

• 128GB UFS 3.1 storage

• Virtual RAM expansion up to 16GB

• Runs on Android 15

Vapor Chamber Cooling (Gaming Highlight)

• Advanced vapor chamber cooling system

• Prevents overheating during long gaming sessions

• Optimized for games like:

  • BGMI

  • Call of Duty Mobile

  • Free Fire

Camera Setup

• 50MP Rear Camera

  • EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization)

  • 4K video recording at 30fps

• 8MP Front Camera

  • For selfies and video calls

Battery & Charging

• 5000mAh battery

• 33W fast charging support

• Designed for full-day heavy use including gaming and streaming

Build & Protection

• IP54 rating for:

  • Dust resistance

  • Splash protection

• Makes the phone more durable for daily outdoor use

Why Lava Play Max 5G Is a Big Deal in Budget Segment

• ✅ Vapor chamber cooling at ₹12,999

• ✅ 120Hz AMOLED display

• ✅ Powerful Dimensity 7300 processor

• ✅ Clean Android 15 experience

• ✅ 5G support + fast charging

• ✅ IP54 water resistance

This combination is rare in the under-₹15,000 price range and makes the Lava Play Max 5G a serious challenger to Redmi, Realme, and iQOO budget 5G phones.