Lava Agni 3 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 879,714); the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1011
- Lighter: 188g vs 212g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Lava Agni 3 scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (68/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Lava Agni 3 by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (68/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Lava Agni 3 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 44/100).