Lava Blaze Duo 3 Launched in India: Dual AMOLED Displays, 50MP Camera at Rs 16,999

India’s smartphone market just got a little more interesting. Lava has officially launched the Lava Blaze Duo 3, and for once, this isn’t just another spec-refresh story. The big talking point here is obvious: a dual AMOLED display setup in the mid-range segment. That’s rare, bold, and a refreshing change from the usual “bigger battery, same phone” formula.

At Rs 16,999, the Blaze Duo 3 wants your attention, not by brute force specs, but by offering something genuinely different.

Lava Blaze Duo 3 launch highlights

The Lava Blaze Duo 3 is being marketed as the segment’s first smartphone with two AMOLED displays. On the front, you get a large screen for daily use. On the back, there’s a compact secondary display placed beside the camera module. This rear screen isn’t just for show, it displays notifications, music controls, animations, and even works as a selfie preview using the main camera.

This is Lava experimenting, and that deserves credit.

Lava Blaze Duo 3 display details

The front panel of the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and brightness peaking at 1,000 nits. It looks sharp, vibrant and modern, with a centred punch-hole cutout.

The rear 1.6-inch AMOLED display is the real differentiator. It lets you:

• Check notifications without waking the phone
• Control music playback
• Use the rear camera for selfies with proper framing

In daily use, this could actually save battery and time, something gimmicky features rarely do.

Lava Blaze Duo 3 camera detail

Photography duties on the Lava Blaze Duo 3 are handled by a 50MP Sony IMX752 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and AI support. There’s no unnecessary camera clutter here, and that’s a good thing. The focus is clearly on usable image quality rather than numbers.

The 8MP front camera is serviceable for video calls and casual selfies, though it won’t impress social media heavy users. Both front and rear cameras support up to 2K video recording, which is respectable at this price.

Lava Blaze Duo 3 performance and battery

Powering the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset, paired with 6GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. There’s also virtual RAM support for multitasking.

Performance should be smooth for daily tasks, but let’s be honest, this isn’t a gaming powerhouse. What raises eyebrows is the 5,000mAh battery, especially when rivals now offer 6,000mAh or even 7,000mAh cells. The 33W fast charging helps, but battery endurance will be something to watch closely in real-world usage.

Lava Blaze Duo 3 software experience 

This is where the Lava Blaze Duo 3 quietly wins hearts. It ships with Android 15 out of the box, something very few phones under Rs 20,000 can claim right now. Lava’s near-stock Android experience means minimal bloatware and no intrusive ads, a massive relief for purists.

Lava has confirmed:

• Android 16 update
• Two years of security updates

Other notable features include the following:

• In-display fingerprint scanner
• Stereo speakers
• Face unlock
• IR blaster
• IP64 dust and water resistance

At just 7.55mm thick and 181 grams, the phone also feels well-balanced in hand.

Lava Blaze Duo 3 price and availability

The Lava Blaze Duo 3 price in India is set at Rs 16,999 for the single 6GB + 128GB variant. It comes in Moonlight Black and Imperial Blue, and is available online via Amazon starting today.

Lava Blaze Duo 3 final verdict

The Lava Blaze Duo 3 isn’t trying to be the most powerful phone in its segment and that’s okay. Instead, it focuses on innovation, clean software and thoughtful design. Yes, the battery feels average and the chipset isn’t the best, but the dual AMOLED displays and stock Android 15 experience truly make it unique.

If you value a clutter-free Android experience and want something different from the crowd, the Duo 3 deserves serious consideration. Performance hunters may look elsewhere, but innovation lovers should keep this one on their radar.

Read more: Lava Blaze Duo 3 India Launch Confirmed for Jan 19: Specs, Features and First Impressions