Lava Z1 is world’s first 100% indigenous phone designed by Indian engineers

Lava launched the Lava Z1 phone in India on Thursday. Billed as a 100% indigenous phone designed by Indian engineers, the Z1 is the outcome of the homegrown brand’s one-of-its-kind ‘Design in India’ contest it kicked off last year in a bid to build ‘the next Indian smartphone.’ The phone in question will be available for Rs 5,499 from across online and offline sales channels starting January 26.

The Z1 is an entry-level phone with an all-plastic back and no fingerprint scanner—typical of most phones at its price point—though Lava claims it is Military Grade-certified for toughness. On the front, the phone has a 5-inch display which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, the phone has a MediaTek Helio A20 processor paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. Rounding off the package is a 5-magnet speaker and 3,100mAh battery.