Lava Agni 3 vs Lava Play Max
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Lava Play Max
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Agni 3 scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 66/100). 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 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 66/100).
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 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Agni 3 edges out the Lava Play Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Lava Play Max?
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 66/100).