Lava BeU

Lava is a renowned name in the Indian mobile circuit, essentially for selling its pocket-friendly feature phones. But the brand is keen on making a comeback in the smartphone space with a new series called the BeU. This phone is targeted at people looking to upgrade to a 4G smartphone. The BeU from Lava features a 6.08-inch HD+ display with support for 720x1560 pixels resolution. The phone runs on Android 10 Go operating system out of box. It comes powered by octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor that gets paired with 2GB RAM. For storage, you have 32GB onboard that is expandable up to 256GB with the dedicated microSD card slot. For imaging, the phone comes equipped with a dual rear camera setup that includes 13MP and 2MP cameras. On the front, the phone has 8MP selfie camera that also supports video recording and video calls. BeU packs a 4,060mAh battery that supports charging using the microUSB port. Other features available on the phone are rear fingerprint sensor and 3.5mm headphone jack. Some of the popular Lava mobiles in the market include the Lava Z66, Z61 Pro and the Z41.

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₹6449.00
Processor : Unisoc SC9863A
RAM : 2 GB
Storage : 32 GB
Battery : 4060 mAh battery
Camera : Dual (13MP + 2MP)
Display : IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass
SIM : Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Operating System : Android v10 (Q)

Lava BeU: Pros & Cons

7.5
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Large display with HD+ resolution
  • Waterdrop notch design
  • Android 10 Go version
  • Expandable storage
  • Dual rear cameras
  • Decent selfie camera
  • Rear fingerprint sensor
  • Bad Stuff
  • Average hardware performance
  • Bulky design
  • Only 2GB RAM on board
  • Average battery life
Verdict
Lava has launched the BeU as a budget Android Go phone that can run apps without needing heavy hardware. Which is why you get 2GB RAM but the built-in Unisoc chipset fares below expectations, even at this price. Having said that, you do get a large screen with HD+ resolution that can be used for watching videos. Having multiple rear cameras is always a bonus at the price, and you get a decent selfie camera too. However, the battery life could have been better.

Lava BeU Details

Display, Design
This phone boasts a 6.08-inch HD+ display with resolution support of 720x1560 pixels. This translates to pixel density of 283 PPI. The screen has 2.5D curved glass and waterdrop notch that gives you screen to body ratio of 79 percent. Its dimensions range at 9.82mm thickness and weight at 175 grams. Both the power button and volume rocker sit on the right side of the phone.
Performance, Storage, Rear Camera
Lava BeU comes powered by octa-core Unisoc SC9863A chipset, paired with 2GB RAM. The phone runs on Android 10 Go version which is why the given memory is sufficient to power the software. For storage, the phone comes with 32GB onboard, that is further expandable up to 256GB using the dedicated microSD card slot. The device gets dual rear cameras 13MP and 2MP sensors. While on the front, you get an 8MP front selfie camera that lets you take video calls also.
Security, Battery, Connectivity
For additional security, the phone features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. This can be used to unlock the phone as well as certain apps. The phone comes loaded with 4,060mAh battery that supports charging via the microUSB port. The standard connectivity options on this phone include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, 4G VoLTE, Dual SIM, Infrared and GPS with GLONASS.

Lava BeU Specifications

Summary

Launch Date February 9, 2021 (Official)
Processor Chipset Unisoc SC9863A
RAM 2 GB
Rear Camera Dual (13MP + 2MP)
Internal Memory 32 GB
Screen Size 6.08 inches (15.44 cms)
Battery Capacity 4060 mAh

Performance

Chipset Unisoc SC9863A
CPU Octa core, 1.6GHz, Cortex A55
RAM 2 GB
Graphics PowerVR GE8322

Design

Height 6.12 inches (155.5 mm)
Width 2.89 inches (73.3 mm)
Thickness 0.39 inches (9.82 mm)
Weight 175.8 grams
Colors Rose Pink
Screen Unlock Fingerprint, Face unlock

Display

Resolution 720 x 1560 pixels
Display Type IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass
Size 6.08 inches (15.44 cms)
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Pixel Density 283 pixels per inch (ppi)
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 79.44 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Dual
Rear camera (Primary) 13 MP resolutionf/1.85 aperture1.12µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary) 2 MP resolution
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 8 MP resolutionf/2.2 aperture1.12µm pixel size
Flash LED Rear flashScreen Front flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 1920x1080 fps
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 4060 mAh
Removable Yes
Fast Charging No

Storage

Internal Memory 32 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 256 GB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI Android Go

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network SIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with b/g/n
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.2
USB microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: MP4

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Rear
Face Unlock Yes
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometer
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