Budget smartphones are coming of age. It is now possible to get a well -round phone that you can rely on about 10,000 rupees. Of course, you cannot expect the moon, but getting some stars without breaking your bank is the kind of option that most people did not even have a few years ago. And so, it is good to see that things are changing for better. Homegron lava is in some center of this change, with a portfolio that is only strong with each launch. The case in the point is the new Blaze Dragon.

The name may be Outlandish, but the phone is actually grounded with a healthy mixture of style, when kept together with a price tag of Rs 9,999, the total value shouts from every thoughtful angle. We used Lava Blaze Dragon for a week, and here we think about designs, cameras, batteries and performances.

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G: Design

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G does not tilt on its attractive Golden Mist Finnish to create an impression; It also wins points to be practical. Aesthetically, Blaze Dragon is a crowded. The slim profile and matte finish on the rear panel ensure that even with a 6.74 -inch display, the phone is surprisingly managed in daily use.

With dimensions of 195 grams and 16.5 x 7.6 x 0.9 cm, it bears its large size well, feeling strong without tipping in bulk.

Ergonomics is clearly a priority here. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner, the tuck in the power button, is not only shrinking, but also seems more natural below the thumb than the rear-mounted sensor.

Lava Blaze Dragon also brings back a rear feature: a 3.5 mm headphone jack. While most of us are using wireless earphones, it is good to know that with this phone you always have the option to use wired earphones.

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G: Performance

Demonstration often takes place where budget devices cut the corners, but Lava has played its card smartly here. Blaze Dragon 5g 120Hz packs 6.74 inch HD+ LCD display with a refresh rate. While the resolution is only HD+, the high refresh rate makes everything, from scrolling to the instagram using WhatsApp, feel smooth. Yes, a sharper FHD+ panel will be good, but the Blaze Dragon does not really leave you to ask for more until you say about these things.

With 600 nits peak brightness, external visibility is appropriately well, even under direct sunlight. The colors for Netflix session or casual YouTube bing are vibrant and porous.

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G: Performance

The phone has been paired with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 General 2 processor. In everyday tasks, it moves smoothly. Jumping between WhatsApp, Chrome tab, YouTube and Instagram stories is not a problem. He said, on some occasions, we saw that the phone lags behind for a few seconds, while trying to do multitasks for a long time.

To carry forward the performance, we put the phone through some benchmark tests. Blaze Dragon scored 914 in Geekbench single-core and 2095 in multi-core tests, respectable numbers for its segment.

But perhaps here is the real standout software. Lava Stock Android 15, no advertisement, no spamy notification, no waste blotware. This uncontrolled, clean interface is a rare discovery in this price bracket, and it makes the experience feel premium.

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G: Camera

Cameras are often the aspiration heel of the budget phone, and while the Blaze Dragon is not innocent, it catches its ground. At the back, a 50-megapixel primary shooter seats, with screen flash support with an 8-megapixel front camera.

In the daylight, the rear camera captures photos with good-affected expansion and decent dynamic range. While the color bends towards the saturated side, the photos are directly out of the camera Instagram-Reddy.

Low-light photography, however, is the place where the agreement shows. Description Smud, noise crawling, and shots lack crispness that you will find on a little pricier devices. Selfie social-media taken with front 8-megapixel camera in the daylight is ready.

Take a look at the image samples clicked by Lava Blaze Dragon 5G:

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G: Battery

Blaze Dragon 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery that easily lasts for the whole day. I consider myself a heavy user, who is always on the phone either writing a story, scrolling Instagram or watching Netflix. Even under this heavy use, it was easily hit without splashing the end of the day to a charger.

With 18W charging support, the phone went from 0 percent to 70 percent in 1 hour. Do not burn rapidly, but viewing endurance on the acceptable proposal.

Decision: Should you buy Lava Blaze Dragon 5G?

For a sub-RS 10,000 segment phone, Lava Blaze Dragon 5G is perfect for users who want a reliable daily driver with a relatively fluid software experience and long battery life without burning a hole in the pocket.

Of course, there are some areas where it can be better. The cameras are average in low light, and the performance is only HD+. But these trade-offs are forgiven by looking at the overall package which is highly recommended.