Lava launches feature phone with heart-rate, blood pressure sensor, priced below ₹2000

Indian smartphone and feature phone manufacturer, Lava has launched a new feature phone that has some smartphone-like features. The feature phone called Lava Pulse gets features like heart rate and blood pressure sensor. Despite the additional hardware, the phone is still priced reasonably at ₹1,599. The device will be available on Amazon, Flipkart and at 100K+ retail stores across the country.

While the accuracy of the heart-rate sensor on Lava Pulse is yet to be tested, such features were found in premium range smartphones in the past which includes Samsung’s Galaxy flagship. According to the company, Lava Pulse’s sensor readings have accuracy similar to present electronic Heart rate and Blood pressure measuring digital devices.

The new Lava feature phone requires the user to place their finger on the sensor, after which the phone will provide the heart-rate and blood pressure. The feature phone user can also share their health stats in the phone and share it with others if they want.