Lava Agni 3 vs Redmi 8
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 23/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,115); the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't; the Redmi 8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Redmi 8
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 795
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 8 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 212g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Redmi 8, the Lava Agni 3 scores 31 points higher (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Redmi 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Redmi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Redmi 8 by 355.5% 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 8 (55/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Redmi 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 8?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 31 points (54/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Redmi 8?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi 8 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 8?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 8?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Redmi 8?
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).