Homegrown Lava International Limited has unveiled its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Lava Yuva 4. Priced at Rs 6,999, this entry-level smartphone bears a striking resemblance to the iPhone 16 Pro. Yes, you read that right—a pocket-friendly iPhone look-alike is here, and it’s made in India.
The Lava Yuva 4 borrows its design language from Apple’s flagship, featuring a flat-edge frame with rounded corners and vertically stacked cameras, offering an uncanny premium feel for a fraction of the cost. Lava is offering the phone in a choice of Midnight Blue, Forest Green, and Frost White.
Lava Yuva 4: Price, availability
The Yuva 4 comes in 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB memory configurations at an introductory base price of Rs 6,999. It is available at Lava’s retail outlets. Lava says the “retail-first strategy” will ensure a unique hands-on experience and an excellent post-sales support for buyers, including a 1-year warranty and free home service.
Lava Yuva 4: Specs, features, and more
The Yuva 4 boasts a 6.56-inch HD+ punch hole display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it has the Unisoc T606 chipset. Available in two variants—4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB, with an additional 4GB virtual RAM—the Lava Yuva 4 runs Android 14 with a clean and user-friendly interface that first-time users will appreciate.
“The Yuva series has emerged as one of our most dynamic and sought-after smartphone ranges, designed to elevate the entry-level smartphone experience for our consumers,” Sumit Singh, Head-Product, Lava International Ltd said in a prepared statement. “The latest addition, Yuva 4, embodies our commitment to delivering a seamless user journey, featuring new age design concepts and better value.”
For photography enthusiasts, the Yuva 4 is equipped with a 50MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. The phone is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging support. It also features a side fingerprint sensor for added security and convenience.
