HMD Pulse+ vs Lava Agni 3
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 34/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Lava Agni 3
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 212g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Lava Agni 3, the Lava Agni 3 scores 20 points higher (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (61/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Lava Agni 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Lava Agni 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads HMD Pulse+ by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (55/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
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 Pulse+ notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (61/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Agni 3?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 20 points (54/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Agni 3?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Lava Agni 3 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Agni 3?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Agni 3?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ 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 44/100).