Agni 3 vs Bold 2 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Agni 3 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Agni 3 71 · Bold 2 5G 67 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A genuine value flagship-killer with a clever dual AMOLED display and Lava's best-in-class support promise to 2028.
Pick it if
- ✓ Value seekers
- ✓ Clean-Android fans
Skip it if
- ✗ Tap-to-pay users
- ✗ Lightweight-phone lovers
A slim, sharp-screened ₹13,000 5G phone, but a single Android upgrade and a March 2028 patch cut-off make it a two-year buy rather than a keeper.
Pick it if
- ✓ Budget 5G buyers
- ✓ Two-year upgraders
Skip it if
- ✗ Long-term keepers
- ✗ Tap-to-pay users
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Agni 3 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Agni 3 is supported until Oct 2028 — 7 months longer than the Bold 2 5G.
Overall value goes to the Agni 3 at $9.27 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
How long will the Lava Agni 3 get updates?
Under Lava's official "Agni Shapat" pledge it gets three Android OS upgrades plus four years of security updates from its October 2024 launch, so roughly through late 2028.
Does the Lava Agni 3 have NFC?
No. The Agni 3 lacks NFC, so it cannot be used for tap-to-pay contactless payments.
Is the Lava Bold 2 still supported?
Yes. It only went on sale in March 2026, so it is early in its support life. Lava's standard non-Agni policy covers it with quarterly security patches until roughly March 2028.
How long will the Lava Bold 2 get updates?
Lava commits to one Android upgrade, taking it from Android 15 to Android 16, plus two years of security updates from the March 2026 launch. Expect support to end around March 2028.
Full spec table
| Spec | Agni 3 | Bold 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $245 | $151 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 10-bit; plus a 1.74-inch secondary AMOLED on the back | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+ (1080 × 2400), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 33W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 8MP depth | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 163.7 × 75.5 × 8.8 mm | 163.2 × 76.1 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 212 g | 174 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Oct 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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