Lava Yuva Star 3 Leaks Show Redesigned Camera Module in India

Lava Yuva Star 3 Leaked Design

Lava appears to be gearing up to expand its budget smartphone lineup in India with the upcoming Yuva Star 3. A leaked image published by YTECHB shows a matte black finish with softly curved edges. The back of the phone features a rounded rectangle-shaped camera island with two vertically aligned circular ring cameras. A flash can be found to the right side of the upper camera and will show that it has a 13MP AI camera ... along with a circular dot located underneath the flash containing either a sensor or decorative element. On the right edge, the volume rocker and power button are visible.

The report notes that the Lava Yuva Star 3 is likely to arrive in more colour options aside from black. There is not much known about when the phone will be officially revealed, but the leak suggests a launch in India soon.

Notably, Lava has yet to confirm any Yuva Star 3 specifications. The device is described as using a budget Unisoc chipset, with a 6.55-inch HD+ display and a possibly 6,000mAh battery. The phone is positioned to follow the Yuva Star 2 in Lava's budget range, with expectations of continued emphasis on value and practical features.

Context and Comparisons

The Lava Yuva Star 2 debuted in India in May 2025. It uses a vertically placed pill-shaped camera module at the back, a 13-megapixel main rear sensor, and a 5-megapixel front camera. Launch pricing was Rs 6,499 in Radiant Black and Sparkling Ivory. The Yuva Star 2 runs Android 14 Go OS, powered by an octa-core Unisoc 9863A chipset, with a 5,000mAh battery and 10W wired charging. It sports a 6.75-inch HD+ display and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Compared with the Yuva Star 2, the Yuva Star 3 is described in the leak as adopting a more modern squircle-shaped camera island. The power button and volume rockers sit on the right side, while the SIM tray remains on the left. At the bottom, there is a single bottom-firing speaker and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The leak notes a 13 MP AI configuration on the rear camera, but there is no official confirmation yet on the Yuva Star 3’s full hardware package.

Industry observers say the timing of the launch remains unclear, as Lava has not publicly confirmed specifications. The brand may begin teasing the phone in the coming days as it expands its presence in India's budget segment.

• Display: 6.55-inch HD+
• Chipset: budget Unisoc processor
• Battery: possibly 6,000mAh
• Camera: 13 MP AI rear sensor in the redesigned module
• Audio/ports: 3.5 mm headphone jack, bottom speaker

The leak emphasizes Lava's design shift toward a modern camera island and a clean back finish. While the Yuva Star 3’s final specifications remain unconfirmed, the company is expected to launch soon in India, according to the leaked material. Readers should note that the information relies on a leak; no official confirmation has been issued by Lava.