Lava Agni 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 879,714); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2813
- Lighter: 190g vs 212g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (72/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Lava Agni 3 by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (72/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Lava Agni 3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.