Lava Agni 3 vs Lava Smart 4 Plus
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 21/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Lava Smart 4 Plus
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 90Hz
- 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 43/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Lava Smart 4 Plus, the Lava Agni 3 scores 33 points higher (54/100 vs 21/100). 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 Lava Smart 4 Plus (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (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 Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Lava Smart 4 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Lava Smart 4 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 472.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (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 Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 33 points (54/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Lava Smart 4 Plus — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Agni 3 (55/100 vs 9/100).