Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Lava Yuva Star 3. Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Lava Yuva Star.
| Name | Lava Yuva Star 3 | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 7499 | Rs. 10450 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February 13, 2026. The Expected cost of Lava Yuva Star 3 is Rs. 7499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10450.
Lava Yuva Star 3 has larger screen size of 6.75 inches in comparison to Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.75 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 260 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.5% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Lava Yuva Star 3's lower 4 GB RAM. Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Lava Yuva Star 3 (64 GB).
Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Lava Yuva Star 3's 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 Go and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Lava Yuva Star 3 | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Yuva Star 3 | AINO88BLA5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 13, 2026 | July 08, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Cable Type-C, Charger, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover | Handset, 18W Charger, Type C (2A) Data Cable, TPU Case, Screen Protector Film, Sim Card Ejector |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.1 x 164.96 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193.7 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Indus Black/Siachen White | Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.5% | ~ 81.3% |
| Brightness | Brightness: 450 Nits (Typical), 400 Nits (Minimum) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz |5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 510,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, AGPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer (G Sensor), Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Conference Call, Anonymous & Auto Call Recording | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, UHD, Gif, Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, Panorama, Filters, Intelligent Scanning | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | UNISOC 9863a | Unisoc T8200 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |