Lava Agni 3 vs Xiaomi 17
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 879,714); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Xiaomi 17
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 212g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Lava Agni 3 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Agni 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Lava Agni 3 (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 3 by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.