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 — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 879,714); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 212g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Agni 3

Performance 55
Display 82
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 44
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

What makes Lava Agni 3 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2813
  • Lighter: 162g vs 212g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (89/100 vs 44/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Agni 3 Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300X Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 879714 2827538
Geekbench Single 1011 2880
Geekbench Multi 2813 9100
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1200x2652 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 66W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 146
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 128GB / 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 162 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Lava Agni 3

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Lava Agni 3

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Lava Agni 3

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Agni 3 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Agni 3 MediaTek Dimensity 7300X
54/100
879714 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +68.9%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Lava Agni 3 by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Agni 3

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (89/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (77/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (89/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).

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 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.