Lava Agni 3 vs Nubia Neo 5
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Lava Agni 3 scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Nubia Neo 5 by 26.7% 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Agni 3 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Nubia Neo 5?
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 60/100).