Lava Agni 4 vs POCO X8 Power
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X8 Power starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹30,999 against ₹31,999 for the Agni 4.
- The Agni 4 has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 8350 against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X8 Power has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 66W.
- The X8 Power has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 2,400).
- Only the Agni 4 has an ultrawide camera. Only the Agni 4 stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The X8 Power is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates, against 3 OS updates for the Agni 4.
Get the Agni 4 for the faster chip, the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera. Get the X8 Power for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹31,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹33,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Agni 4 vs X8 Power, answered
In India, the Lava Agni 4 starts at ₹31,999 and the POCO X8 Power starts at ₹30,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Agni 4 or the X8 Power?
The X8 Power, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹30,999 for the X8 Power, ₹31,999 for the Agni 4. The X8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹33,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Agni 4 or the X8 Power?
The X8 Power, with 10,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the X8 Power is quicker: 100W to 66W. 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 X8 Power's: it is brighter (3,500 to 2,400 nits). The Agni 4 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the X8 Power a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Agni 4 has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Agni 4 and 50MP main on the X8 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 4 runs the Dimensity 8350, the X8 Power the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 8350 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The X8 Power. It is promised 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates; the Agni 4, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The X8 Power, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Agni 4's IP64. Only the X8 Power is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Agni 4, at 208 g to 229 g.
