HMD Asha 305 Lite vs Lava Agni 3
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 16/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Asha 305 Lite doesn't; the Lava Agni 3 is thinner (8.8mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
Lava Agni 3
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the Lava Agni 3, the Lava Agni 3 scores 38 points higher (54/100 vs 16/100). 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 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | Lava Agni 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | |
| AnTuTu | — | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 1200x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Agni 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (82/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Lava Agni 3?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite by 38 points (54/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the Lava Agni 3?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Lava Agni 3 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Lava Agni 3?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite 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).