Lava Agni 3 vs Poco C81
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 34/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Poco C81
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C81 better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 212g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Poco C81, 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 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $125 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Agni 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Poco C81?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 20 points (54/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Poco C81?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco C81 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Poco C81?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Poco C81?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Poco C81?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Agni 3 (39/100 vs 10/100).