The Lava Agni 3 5G is the latest addition to Lava’s Agni series, boasting several upgrades, including dual AMOLED displays. The Lava Agni series is a successful lineup that has allowed Lava to take some space in the crowded market.

Lava Agni 2 was a successful smartphone with users praising its clean software experience, good display, and design. Lava claims that they have improved on what was lacking in the Agni 2 and have made a better phone. Here is a complete breakdown of the upcoming Lava Agni 3.

Lava Agni 3 Specifications and Features

Display & Design

The Lava Agni 3 5G stands out with its 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, offering a resolution of 1200 x 2652 pixels. This curved 3D screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother transitions, enhanced responsiveness, and immersive visual experiences.

With HDR 10+ certification and a peak brightness of 1200 nits, the phone ensures vibrant colors and sharp contrasts, even in bright lighting conditions. The curved screen has become quite common in this price segment.

It would be great if Lava came up with a variant that has a smaller screen and flat display like the Motorola Edge 50 Neo. (I would buy that phone in a heartbeat!)

Lava Agni 3 secondary display

An exciting addition is the 1.74-inch rear AMOLED display, which Lava calls the Instascreen. Positioned near the rear cameras, this secondary display is multifunctional: it allows users to preview notifications, take selfies using the primary camera, and access useful tools like music control, weather updates, and fitness tracking.

This dual-screen setup is one of the most innovative aspects of the Agni 3, distinguishing it from competitors in the price segment. The Instascreen also adds a touch of personalization by displaying an animated character called “firey” when idle.

Lava Agni 3 Action button

Additionally, the Action Key, located on the phone’s side, offers a new level of customization. Users can configure this key for various actions such as launching the camera, activating the flashlight, or accessing apps like the recorder. The key supports different gestures like single-click, double-click, or long-press, making it a convenient tool for quick access to frequently used functions.

Performance

Under the hood, the Lava Agni 3 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chipset, built on a 4nm process. This octa-core processor comprises two high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.5GHz, and six efficiency Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0GHz, ensuring a balanced mix of performance and power efficiency.

It is similar to the Dimensity 7300 but, the Dimensity 7300X has additional support for dual-screen support, enhancing the interaction between the main display and the secondary Instascreen.

The phone comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, ensuring snappy performance, and can extend this to an additional 8GB via virtual RAM, bringing the total to 16GB. Storage options include 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, offering faster read and write speeds, which are beneficial for app launches, file transfers, and multitasking.

Paired with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, the chipset ensures smooth graphics rendering, making it a capable device for gamers. The MediaTek HyperEngine optimizations, along with X-axis Linear Motor Haptics, further improve the gaming experience by providing tactile feedback during gameplay.

To keep the device cool during prolonged use, Lava has integrated a 9-layer vapor chamber cooling system. This cooling mechanism, combined with a 5000mm² copper plate, ensures the phone remains at an optimal temperature during extended gaming or intensive multitasking sessions.

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Lava Agni 3 Camera

The Lava Agni 3 features a triple-camera system. Its 50MP primary sensor comes from Sony, featuring Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) to reduce motion blur and ensure sharper images, especially in low-light conditions.

Accompanying the main sensor is an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view, which is useful for capturing landscapes and group photos. There’s also an 8MP 3x telephoto camera, capable of up to 30x digital zoom, allowing users to zoom in on distant subjects without losing significant detail.

On the front, the phone features a 16MP selfie camera with a Samsung sensor. This camera ensures high-quality self-portraits and supports a range of beautification modes and AI features to enhance the user’s photography experience.

Battery & Charging

The Lava Agni 3 5G is powered by a 5000mAh battery, which is ample for a day’s usage even under heavy loads like gaming or media consumption. The phone supports 66W fast charging but there is no support for wireless charging.

Software & User Interface

Running Android 14, the Lava Agni 3 offers a clean, bloatware-free experience. Lava promises three Android version updates and four years of security updates, ensuring that the phone remains secure and up-to-date with the latest features.

The minimalistic approach to software, free from unnecessary pre-installed apps, provides a smooth user experience. Android 14 also comes with various new features such as enhanced privacy controls, better multitasking, and improved system-wide optimizations.

Connectivity and Other Features

In terms of connectivity, the Agni 3 supports a wide range of 5G bands (n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78), ensuring future-proofing as 5G networks continue to roll out across India. The phone also offers dual 4G VoLTE, ensuring seamless call quality and data connections across both SIMs.

For wireless connectivity, the phone includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. The device supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo for accurate location tracking. Lava Agni 3 also supports NavIC developed by ISRO.

For security, the Lava Agni 3 5G includes an in-display fingerprint sensor. It also features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, enhancing the audio experience whether you’re watching videos, playing games, or listening to music. Additionally, the phone is rated IP64, making it resistant to dust and water splashes.

Pricing & Availability

The Lava Agni 3 5G is available in two attractive colors, Pristine Glass and Heather Glass, emphasizing its premium design. Pricing starts at Rs. 20,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model without a charger.

For those who prefer the convenience of a charger included, the price goes up to Rs. 22,999 for the same variant. The 8GB + 256GB model, which includes a charger, is priced at Rs. 24,999.

Pre-orders began on October 8, with open sales starting from October 9 through Amazon India and Lava’s official site. As part of the launch offers, Lava is providing a flat Rs. 8000 discount for existing Agni 2 users and Rs. 4000 for Agni 1 users when they purchase through the company’s official website.

Additionally, there’s up to Rs. 2000 off for users using SBI cards during the first sale.

Moreover, Lava has introduced its Agni Mitra service, which promises free at-home replacement for any hardware defects during the first year of warranty. This adds an extra layer of assurance for buyers, making it an attractive deal within its price bracket