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With LAVA Z50, India finally gets its first Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone
June 01, 2025
Domestic handset maker,LAVA, has launched LAVA Z50, the firstAndroid Oreo (Go edition)smartphone to be made available in India despite announcements by several other OEMs in the last couple of months. WhileMicromax announced Bharat Goin January, the device never made it to the market and Alcatel 1X announced last week too hasn’t gone on sale yet.
Android Oreo (Go edition), also known as Android Go, is a stripped-down version of Android designed to run on entry-level smartphones. It’s comprised of three optimized areas — the operating system, Google Play Store, and Google apps — which have been reimagined to provide a better experience on lesser hardware.
LAVA Z50 Specifications
LAVA Z50 is available across retail stores as well as online on Flipkart, Amazon, and Snapdeal. Available in two color variants – Black and Gold – the Z50 is priced at ₹4,400 ($68). However, as part of Airtel’s ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ program, one can avail a cashback of ₹2,000 bringing the effective price to ₹2,400 only.
The smartphone comes with an unmatched 2-year warranty, with a special launch offer of free one-time screen replacement in case you break your phone’s display within the first year from the date of purchase.
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