HMD Arc vs Lava Agni 3
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 20/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Lava Agni 3
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 212g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 846
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Lava Agni 3, the Lava Agni 3 scores 34 points higher (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the HMD Arc (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Lava Agni 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1200x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Lava Agni 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads HMD Arc by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (82/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the HMD Arc (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Lava Agni 3?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 34 points (54/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Lava Agni 3?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Agni 3 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Lava Agni 3?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Lava Agni 3?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Lava Agni 3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Agni 3 (82/100 vs 31/100).