Lava Agni 3 vs Redmi 12C
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 25/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 348,562); the Redmi 12C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Redmi 12C
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 212g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Redmi 12C, the Lava Agni 3 scores 29 points higher (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Redmi 12C by 152.4% 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 29 points (54/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Redmi 12C?
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 32/100).