Lava Agni 3 vs Redmi 3S
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 21/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 180,440); the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Redmi 3S
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 212g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Redmi 3S, the Lava Agni 3 scores 33 points higher (54/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (78/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 144 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Redmi 3S by 387.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (53/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (78/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 33 points (54/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi 3S — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Redmi 3S?
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).