Lava Agni 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Lava Agni 4 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Agni 4 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,724,757); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Agni 4 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 208g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Lava Agni 4 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Agni 4

Performance 70
Display 83
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 48
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

What makes Lava Agni 4 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1724757
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1398
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4313
  • Lighter: 162g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Agni 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (89/100 vs 48/100).

Lava Agni 4: The Lava Agni 4 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Agni 4 Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 1724757 2827538
Geekbench Single 1398 2880
Geekbench Multi 4313 9100
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1220x2712 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 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 50 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 160.7×75.3×8.6 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 208 g 162 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Lava Agni 4

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Lava Agni 4

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Lava Agni 4

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Agni 4 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Agni 4 MediaTek Dimensity 8350
61/100
1724757 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +39.0%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Lava Agni 4 by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Agni 4

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (89/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Agni 4 (77/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 4 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 4 (89/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Agni 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Lava Agni 4 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Lava Agni 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Lava Agni 4 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Lava Agni 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Lava Agni 4 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.