Highlights
- Lava is reportedly working on a new mid-range smartphone, possibly called the Lava Virat Curve 5G.
- The device has appeared on the IMEI database and tipped to use MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G chipset and run Android 16.
- Lava is yet to officially confirm the smartphone as of now.
It appears Lava is getting ready for a new smartphone for its Virat series and it may be called the Lava Virat Curve 5G. According to an exclusive report by PassionateGeekz, the company appears to be working on a new device that could bring a curved display to the Virat lineup.
Lava has previously indicated that the Virat series will cover both the budget and mid-budget segments. And if reports about Virat Curve 5G are true, this could be positioned higher in the series.
Lava Virat Curve 5G Spotted in IMEI
The upcoming Lava curved smartphone has reportedly appeared on the IMEI database with the listing LXX529 and has also surfaced on Geekbench. These appearances provide an early indication of what Lava could have planned for its smartphone lineup in 2026.
According to the report, the device is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G chipset and could run Android 16 out of the box. If these details are accurate, the phone could offer a more capable hardware package than Lava’s entry-level offerings.
For now, details about the display size, cameras, battery, charging and pricing remain unknown. Lava has also not officially announced the smartphone or confirmed whether it will be called the Virat Curve 5G.
Lava Aura Curve 5G or Virat Curve 5G?
There is some uncertainty around the official moniker of the smartphone as well. The device has previously been associated with the Lava Aura Curve 5G name but PassionateGeekz’s latest findings suggest that it could instead launch as the Lava Virat Curve 5G.
This possible change in branding would fit with Lava’s plans to expand the Virat family across different price segments including the mid-budget category. If the information is accurate, the Virat Curve 5G could serve as the more premium model in the series, combining a curved display with a more upscale design.
Since the final retail name has not been officially confirmed by Lava yet, we will have to wait for more concrete reports to know more.
