Lava Agni 3 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 213g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Agni 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Lava Agni 3 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 Y500 (China)?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 53/100).