Lava Agni 3 vs POCO M8 Power
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The M8 Power starts ₹500 lower: ₹21,499 against ₹21,999 for the Agni 3.
- The Agni 3 has the faster chip: the Dimensity 7300X against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, going by published benchmark scores.
- The M8 Power has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. The Agni 3 charges faster, though: 66W against 45W.
- The screens are a split decision: the Agni 3 is sharper (1.5K against FHD+), the M8 Power is brighter (1,800 nits against 1,200).
- Only the Agni 3 has a zoom camera, an 8MP 3x telephoto. Only the Agni 3 has an ultrawide camera.
- The M8 Power is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the Agni 3.
Get the Agni 3 for the faster chip, faster charging and the sharper screen. Get the M8 Power for the bigger battery, the brighter screen and longer software support.
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
- 6GB + 128GB₹21,499
- 8GB + 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 M8 Power, answered
In India, the Lava Agni 3 starts at ₹21,999 and the POCO M8 Power starts at ₹21,499.
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Which is cheaper, the Agni 3 or the M8 Power?
The M8 Power, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹21,499 for the M8 Power, ₹21,999 for the Agni 3. The Agni 3 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹25,999. The M8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹24,499.
Which has the bigger battery, the Agni 3 or the M8 Power?
The M8 Power, 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, the M8 Power's: it is brighter (1,800 to 1,200 nits). The Agni 3 has a 6.78-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz, the M8 Power a 6.9-inch AMOLED 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 on the M8 Power. 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 M8 Power the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7300X is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The M8 Power. It is promised 4 OS updates; the Agni 3, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The M8 Power, 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 225 g.
