Lava launches entry-level 3G 402+ smartphone for Rs 6,499
It’s a dual-SIM budget smartphone priced at Rs. 6,499 with a 4-inch display.

Lava has launched an upgraded version of its 3G 402. The 3G 402+ is a dual-SIM budget smartphone priced at Rs. 6,499. It comes dipped it in grey, brown, and white colours, with styling reminiscent of older Lava phones.
The Lava 3G 402+ sports a 4-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. Powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor (unspecified chipset), it runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box. The entry-level smartphone includes 512MB of RAM. The 4GB onboard storage can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. All in all it sounds like a decent smartphone for a first time buyer.
Entry-level phone from Lava
On the connectivity front, the phone supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS, GPRS, and 3G. It also comes with a 3-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera. So not much to write home about when it comes to the cameras on this phone. The 3G series is a second-tier range in Lava's portfolio and consists of basic smartphones that bring 3G connectivity at a low price.
- 4-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels
- Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth, GPS with A-GPS
- 3-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera
- 4GB onboard storage, expandable up to 32GB
The device packs in a 1500mAh battery that promises up to 4 hours of talktime and 200 hours of standby time. Earlier this month, the company had also launched the 5-inch Iris 503 - designed by its in-house R&D team and priced at Rs 9,999.
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