LAVA Virat V1 Pro 5G launched in India at ₹13,999 with Android 16 no-bloatware

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LAVA has launched the LAVA Virat V1 Pro 5G in India, expanding its online-first Virat smartphone lineup with a focus on long battery life, clean software, and everyday performance. The smartphone features a 6.74-inch 120Hz HD+ display, 6nm Unisoc T8200 SoC, 6 GB RAM, 50 MP AI camera, 6,000 mAh battery, Android 16, and IP64 protection.

The Virat V1 Pro 5G also offers bloatware-free Android 16, dual 5G SIM support, expandable storage up to 1 TB, 18W charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It will initially be sold online through Flipkart.com.

The LAVA Virat V1 Pro 5G features a 6.74-inch LCD screen with a resolution of HD+ (1,612 x 720 pixels) and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The panel supports High Brightness Mode with brightness of up to 550 nits. The phone has a glossy exterior and is available in Sikkim Midnight and Spiti Frost colors. It carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.

Powering the smartphone is a 6nm octa-core UNISOC T8200 SoC clocked at up to 2.3 GHz, paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. LAVA claims an AnTuTu benchmark score of more than 500,000 points. The device comes with 6 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage. Storage can be expanded by up to 1 TB using a microSD card.

For photography, the Virat V1 Pro 5G features a 50 MP AI rear camera with an LED flash. Camera modes include Night Mode, HDR, Portrait, Film, Pro Mode, and Motion Photo. The camera supports dual-view video recording and video recording at up to 2K resolution at 30fps. An 8 MP front camera handles selfies and video calls.

The smartphone packs a 6,000 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging through USB Type-C. The large battery is designed to provide extended usage, while the device retains a relatively straightforward hardware configuration aimed at the budget segment.

The Virat V1 Pro 5G runs bloatware-free Android 16. LAVA has promised one major Android OS update and two years of security updates. The phone also includes AI-assisted face unlock and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric security.

The device supports 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS, and GLONASS. It uses a hybrid SIM slot supporting either two Nano SIM cards or one Nano SIM alongside a microSD card.

LAVA Virat V1 Pro 5G Specifications & Features

• Display: 6.74-inch HD+ LCD display, 1,612 x 720 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 550 nits HBM brightness
• CPU: 6nm Unisoc T8200 octa-core processor, up to 2.3 GHz
• GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
• Memory: 6 GB LPDDR4X RAM
• Storage: 128 GB UFS 2.2, expandable up to 1 TB via microSD
• Rear Camera: 50 MP AI camera, LED flash
• Front Camera: 8 MP selfie camera
• Camera Features: Night Mode, HDR, Portrait, Film, Pro Mode, Motion Photo, dual-view video, up to 2K video recording at 30fps
• Software: Android 16, bloatware-free, 1 major Android OS update, 2 years of security updates
• Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI-assisted face unlock
• Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS, USB Type-C
• SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano + Nano / Nano + microSD)
• Durability: IP64 dust and splash resistance
• Battery & Charging: 6,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
• Dimensions: 168.29 mm x 77.64 mm x 8.68 mm
• Weight: 207 grams
• Colors: Sikkim Midnight, Spiti Frost

The LAVA Virat V1 Pro 5G is priced at ₹13,999 for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage variant as the launch price, while the regular price is ₹15,999. The smartphone will be available from 31st August 2026 at 12 PM and in September 2026 under the Shark 2 Pro 5G model name. The launch offers include ₹2,000 instant discount on credit card and credit card EMI transactions across major banks, and LAVA Free Service @ Home nationwide doorstep service.

LAVA Virat V1 Pro 5G Price in India, Availability, & Offers

• Price: ₹13,999 (6 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage) as launch price, ₹15,999 as regular price
• Availability: 31st August 2026 at 12 PM, September 2026 under the Shark 2 Pro 5G model name
• Offers: ₹2,000 instant discount on credit card and credit card EMI transactions across major banks, LAVA Free Service @ Home nationwide doorstep service