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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Samsung Galaxy S26
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).
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
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 68.9% 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 (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.