Lava Agni 3 vs Redmi 17C 5G
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Redmi 17C 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 43/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Redmi 17C 5G
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 211g vs 212g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Redmi 17C 5G, the Lava Agni 3 scores 11 points higher (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (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, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Redmi 17C 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $139 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Redmi 17C 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Redmi 17C 5G by 66.5% 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 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (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, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Lava Agni 3 is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi 17C 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Redmi 17C 5G?
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 55/100).