Lava Agni 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 879,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Lighter: 201g vs 212g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Lava Agni 3 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Lava Agni 3 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.