Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
A clean, ad-free 5G phone from Lava with a big battery and plenty of memory for the price. Launched 24 August 2026.
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Sikkim Midnight
₹15,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 6.3/10 overall • Camera 2 • Battery 6 • Speed 2 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- You want a dependable phone for calls, chats, UPI and videos
Skip it if
- Photos matter a lot to you: the camera is basic
- You play heavy games like BGMI: it's slow for those
- You keep phones 4 years or more: updates stop after 1 year
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Launched24 August 2026with Android 16
Software nowAndroid 16Still on launch software • 1 yrs of updates
- Battery
- 6000mAh battery lasted 14.5 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test, a full day; 18W charging takes over 2 hours.
- Camera
- One 50MP camera that is usable in daylight but soft and noisy at night.
- Speed
- Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats, videos and light games.
- The catch
- Dim, low-resolution screen, average cameras, slow charging and only one Android update.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits, Panda Glass, waterdrop notch |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 (6nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.1GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB (eMMC (per Beebom), LPDDR4X; microSD (hybrid slot)) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (f/1.8); 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 2K 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 8.68mm thick, 207g |
| Software | Android 16 at launch, Android 16 now |
| Updates | 1 year promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Not officially stated |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC not mentioned, USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated Unisoc 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single bottom speaker, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Sikkim Midnight |
Our verdict combines 3 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 24 August 2026.
Lists at ₹15,999 and sold for about ₹15,799 on Amazon in October 2026; bank offers bring it near ₹14,000.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: not confirmed by the maker.
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Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G: common questions
- What is the price of Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G in India?
- Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G starts at ₹15,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Lists at ₹15,999 and sold for about ₹15,799 on Amazon in October 2026; bank offers bring it near ₹14,000.
- When was Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 24 August 2026 with Android 16. It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 1 year of updates.
- Is Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: below average. Battery: average (6000 mAh). Gaming and speed: below average (Unisoc T8200 (6nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G?
- Dim, low-resolution screen, average cameras, slow charging and only one Android update.
- Does Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: not confirmed by the maker.
- Is Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP64.
- How fast does Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G charge?
- 18W wired