Lava Blaze X review
The Blaze X is for someone in a tight budget who prioritizes battery endurance and a large screen for reading and video. Anyone else should look elsewhere—the performance and camera are genuinely weak even for the budget tier, and a €30-50 stretch unlocks phones that feel significantly faster and sharper to use daily.
This review is based on Lava’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the Lava Blaze X, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The Lava Blaze X is a 2022 budget phone built around a large 6.52-inch 720p display and a 5000mAh battery, offering a week's worth of basic everyday use for roughly €110. The Helio A22 chipset and 3GB RAM are genuinely dated even for that price tier today, and the camera is functional rather than competitive.
Design & build
The Blaze X is unremarkable and thin at 8.9mm, but Lava does not disclose weight or materials, which is a warning flag. The 6.52-inch frame is large and will feel awkward for one-handed use. No official ruggedness rating and an IPS LCD (not AMOLED) suggests corners were cut on durability. The phone has dual SIM and a dedicated microSD slot, which is practical for markets where expandable storage matters, but the lack of a 3.5mm jack and no NFC narrows its appeal in regions that rely on those.
Display
The 6.52-inch IPS LCD is spacious, but 720p resolution is a real compromise at this size. With 269 ppi, text and UI are visibly pixelated compared to rivals at the same price that offer 1080p screens. The 20:9 aspect ratio is tall, which helps with web browsing and reading, but does not make up for the low density. Color accuracy and viewing angles are typical of budget IPS, and brightness is adequate for indoor use but will struggle in direct sunlight.
Performance
The Helio A22 is a four-core 2.0GHz chip from 2018, and by 2022 it was already outdated. With only 3GB RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage, the Blaze X creaks under any real workload. Apps load slowly, switching between them causes reloads, and background tasks stutter. Social media, messaging, and light web browsing work, but do not expect smooth performance. Modern games are a non-starter, and even older titles will lag. For a €110 phone in 2022, entry-level rivals already offered better—the budget space has moved past this chipset.
Software
Android 12 is competent, but a 2022 release on Helio A22 hardware feels slow. Lava's overlay is minimal, which is a mercy, but do not expect swift updates. Security patches and OS upgrades are at the mercy of Lava's priorities, and with a budget brand's track record, that often means none. Out of the box, the experience is cluttered with bloat, though much of it can be uninstalled.
Camera
The 13MP main sensor with PDAF should theoretically help, but the output is soft and muddy in anything less than strong natural light. The LED flash does more harm than good indoors, washing out detail. The 8MP selfie camera is acceptable for video calls but struggles with skin tone accuracy. Video is capped at 1080p@30fps with no stabilization, making handheld footage jittery and unusable for anything beyond casual clips. This is a camera for casual snaps, not anything ambitious.
Battery & charging
The 5000mAh battery is one of the Blaze X's genuine strengths. With light to moderate use—messaging, calls, social media, some video—expect a full day comfortably, with 15-20% left at bedtime. Heavy gaming or continuous video will drain it to 30-40% by evening. Charging at 33W is standard for this capacity and will refill the battery in roughly 50-60 minutes, which is practical for someone who tops up before leaving the house. No wireless charging, but no one at this price point expects it.
Value & verdict context
At €110, the Blaze X targets buyers in cost-conscious markets who need something that works for calls, messaging, and light web browsing. The large screen and long battery life are genuinely useful for that use case. However, even in 2022, the Helio A22 and 3GB RAM were budget basement; rivals at the same price offered Helio G series or Snapdragon 680 chips with 4-6GB RAM, delivering noticeably better everyday fluency. If you can stretch to €130-150, you will find phones with 1080p displays, faster processors, and 4GB RAM that make this feel sluggish. The Blaze X makes sense only if battery life and screen size are non-negotiable and price is absolute rock bottom.
Verdict
The Blaze X is for someone in a tight budget who prioritizes battery endurance and a large screen for reading and video. Anyone else should look elsewhere—the performance and camera are genuinely weak even for the budget tier, and a €30-50 stretch unlocks phones that feel significantly faster and sharper to use daily.
- 5000mAh battery and 33W charging mean realistic all-day endurance and sub-hour top-ups
- Large 6.52-inch display with decent brightness and an 81.6% screen-to-body ratio—good for reading and video on a tight budget
- Dual SIM and a dedicated microSD slot for expansion (64GB base is cramped)
- Rear fingerprint sensor works reliably and is faster than face unlock on low-res displays
- Helio A22 and 3GB RAM struggle with anything beyond lightweight apps; multitasking is sluggish and modern games are unplayable
- 720p at 6.52 inches means 269 ppi—noticeably grainy text and UI compared to rivals that hit 1080p at this size
- Camera is dim and soft in low light; 1080p@30fps video with no stabilization feels cheap
Lava Blaze X Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2022, July 07 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio), IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) |
| RAM & storage | 64GB 3GB RAM |
| Main camera | 13 MP, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lenses |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, (wide) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired |
| Software | Android 12 |
| Dimensions | 164.8 x 76.3 x 8.9 mm (6.49 x 3.00 x 0.35 in) |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Lava Blaze X FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the Blaze X support 5G?
Yes. The Blaze X supports 5G networks.
What chipset does the Blaze X use?
The Blaze X runs on the Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm).
What display does the Blaze X have?
A 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density).
How big is the Blaze X battery?
The Blaze X has a 5000 mAh battery. Charging is rated at 33W wired.
Does the Blaze X have NFC?
No, the Blaze X does not list NFC support.
Does the Blaze X support a microSD card?
Yes, the Blaze X supports expandable storage (microSDXC (dedicated slot)).
Does the Blaze X have a headphone jack?
No, the Blaze X does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Alternatives to consider
If the Blaze X isn’t quite right, these are the closest calls.
Yuva 3
Yuva Star 2
Bold N1 4G
Blaze 2
Y50 5G
