Lava Agni 3 vs Lava Storm Play
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 693,978); the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Lava Storm Play
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2386
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 1011
- Lighter: 196g vs 212g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Lava Storm Play, the Lava Agni 3 scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (82/100 vs 55/100). 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 Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Lava Storm Play by 26.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Agni 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (82/100 vs 55/100).
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 Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Agni 3 edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.