Lava Agni 3 vs OnePlus N6
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Agni 3 starts ₹500 lower: ₹21,999 against ₹22,499 for the OnePlus N6.
- The Agni 3 has the faster chip: the Dimensity 7300X against the Dimensity 6360 Apex, going by published benchmark scores.
- The OnePlus N6 has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. The Agni 3 charges faster, though: 66W against 45W.
- The Agni 3 has the better screen on paper: sharper (1.5K against HD+).
- Only the Agni 3 has a zoom camera, an 8MP 3x telephoto. Only the Agni 3 has an ultrawide camera.
- The Agni 3 is the lighter phone: 212 g against 224 g.
Get the Agni 3 for the faster chip, faster charging and the sharper screen. Get the OnePlus N6 for the bigger battery and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹21,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹25,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹22,499
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,499
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Agni 3 vs OnePlus N6, answered
In India, the Lava Agni 3 starts at ₹21,999 and the OnePlus N6 starts at ₹22,499.
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Which is cheaper, the Agni 3 or the OnePlus N6?
The Agni 3, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹21,999 for the Agni 3, ₹22,499 for the OnePlus N6. The Agni 3 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹25,999. The OnePlus N6 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹24,499.
Which has the bigger battery, the Agni 3 or the OnePlus N6?
The OnePlus N6, with 8,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Agni 3 is quicker: 66W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Agni 3 has a 6.78-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz, the OnePlus N6 a 6.8-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Agni 3 has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Agni 3 and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the OnePlus N6. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Agni 3 runs the Dimensity 7300X, the OnePlus N6 the Dimensity 6360 Apex. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7300X is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
The OnePlus N6, rated IP65 to the Agni 3's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Agni 3, at 212 g to 224 g.
