Lava Agni 3 vs Poco M8
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Both devices score the same overall rating of 54/100. Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 840,353); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Poco M8
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 840353
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1013 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
The Lava Agni 3 and the Poco M8 received the same MobileRank rating — 54/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (79/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $209 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Poco M8 by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Agni 3
Price unknownDetailed 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 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (79/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Poco M8?
Both devices scored 54/100. They are identical on performance — 55/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Poco M8?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Poco M8?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Poco M8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 44/100).