Lava Agni 3 smartphone review

Lava Agni 3 Smartphone Review: Lava phones are often overlooked because the company has little to no online presence. Typically, the company launches two or three mid-range smartphones every year and remains completely silent throughout the year. However, it seems like the company is trying a slightly different approach this time with the launch of the Lava Agni 3. The phone is expected to reveal exclusivity for the Indian smartphone market for now, while global availability is still shrouded in a mystery.

Unlike the predecessor Lava Agni 2, the new Lava Agni 3 looks like a complete package, the reason being the better camera quality and longer battery life. Apart from the stylish look, the phone is also equipped with a dual display, which is quite difficult to get in the mid-range. At the same time, users can expect decent software update policies compared to previous Lava models. Anyway, let’s not wait; We can explore other details about this phone.

Lava Agni 3 smartphone review

Highlights

1. The device comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel that also offers a 1.74-inch AMOLED secondary display.
2. As for the software interface, you can expect the Android 14 custom skin out of the box.
3. As for the hardware configuration, the Dimensity 7300X chipset will improve the overall performance.
4. A 50MP triple camera with a dedicated telephoto setup looks quite attractive.
5. A standard 5000mAh battery setup will be accompanied by 66W wired charging support.

Design and display

Lava has always shown innovation in the design aspect. But this time, the Lava Agni 3 brings a smooth design on the back panel. It seems as if the company is trying to offer solid color options to users. You can choose between the Heather Glass (blue) and Pristine Glass (white) paint job. But the highlight would be the 6.78-inch curved screen.

The curved AMOLED panel has no thick bezels, while the display offers FHD+ resolution. Through this, you can watch Netflix content without any problem while the 120Hz refresh rate provides a fabulous browsing experience to the users. The tactile response is quite fluid for normal use. Plus, it will also help during gaming sessions. Not forgetting that the phone also offers higher brightness and HDR10+ control, allowing proper use of the screen.

On the other hand, the rear panel also houses a secondary 1.74-inch AMOLED display. It is more of a dual screen phone. If you think this is just a run-of-the-mill display, you might be wrong. The secondary display offers multitasking features, notification support, widget integration, and much more. But, when it comes to build quality, the phone did not have any distinct advantage except the IP64 resistance support.

Memory and internal

Under the hood, the Lava Agni 3 phone comes with the Dimesnity 7300X chipset that can accurately handle day-to-day activities. It includes normal tasks like scrolling through social media, playing games like BGMI, etc. At the same time, users will not notice any performance issues with this chipset, while the processing unit can reach a cloaking speed of 4×2.5 GHz. With this octa-core processor, the device can support almost everything.

As a mid-range phone, the phone does not disappoint in terms of specifications. As for the software interface, the phone is equipped with a standard Android 14 custom skin with a wide range of customization attributes. However, the company did not add much compared to its previous version. But still, the interface is lightweight to use with fewer bloatware apps and notifications. Likewise, it’s a plus that the phone offers three major Android updates.

As for the overall software experience, users will not have much problem using the applications required for daily activities. In terms of storage capacity, the device gains 128GB to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage with support for 8GB of RAM. This combination is quite good as you get superior UFS 3.1 storage with a fast responding memory unit. However, the company removes the dedicated secondary microSD card slot from this phone.

Camera

At first impression, the Lava Agni 3’s camera module looks like a pretty standard triple camera setup. But if you look closely, you’ll find an advanced 8MP telephoto lens alongside the 50MP primary lens and 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On paper, this setup looks quite attractive, while real-time testing tells a slightly different story. There’s no doubt that colors are accurate and white balance is precisely managed in daylight.

However, low light may not be this phone’s strong suit. However, users will not encounter any serious problems such as grain or oversaturated colors. The main sensor ensures that you find the most suitable lighting using the HDR settings, while the contrast is perfect in most photos. When it comes to the quality of the 16MP selfie camera, the phone delivers exceptional results.

The images provide precise saturation and a wide range of filters to explore. At the same time, low-light photos with the selfie camera aren’t that bad either. Despite this, the company did not give in to achieve better video resolution. Fortunately, the phone can provide 4K video recording, while the selfie lens can only reach 1080p resolution. However, it’s not a bad option for a camera phone. But many other phones offer better camera results in the same price range.

Battery and others

The battery prowess of the Lava Agni 3 goes beyond initial expectation as users can expect up to 6+ hours of screen time. With moderate use, the phone can stay active for two more hours, which is considerably good for a 5000 mAh battery. A typical three-hour game will only consume up to 40% of your battery life. After this, you can rely on the 66W wired charger to recharge your phone in less than 45 minutes.

Apart from fast charging support, the phone includes an under-display biometric scanner, stereo speakers and other necessary sensors. Overall, the Agni 3 will not cause any problems with the connectivity departments as it has 5G network support. Last but not least, the starting price of the Lava Agni 3 would be around $250 (Rs 20,999 in India) approximately.

Pros and cons of Lava Agni 3

Lava Agni 3 Specifications Detail

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Conclusion

The Lava Agni 3 sets a new standard in the mid-range segment as it brings a curved display, telephoto lens, higher refresh rate display and a suitable performance configuration. All those factors make this phone a value-for-money offering for camera enthusiasts and performance tuners. But still, we will not deny that the phone also has its flaws. The phone has a modern design, an older chipset, and average software reliability.

Furthermore, the weak presence of smartphones from Southeast Asia makes Lava phones almost invisible compared to other mainstream brands. On top of this, you’ll find a better deal at a slightly higher price if you want a camera-focused phone. You can choose a phone like the Infinix Zero 40 in exchange for a curved screen. Either way, the final decision is in your hands, so choose a phone that fits your budget and needs.