Agni 3 vs Play Ultra 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 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 · Play Ultra 5G 68 — 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
Lava's gaming-flavoured budget phone pairs a 4nm Dimensity 7300 with a three-year security window that is unusually long under ₹15,000.
Pick it if
- ✓ Budget gamers
- ✓ Wired-headphone users
Skip it if
- ✗ Camera-first buyers
- ✗ 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.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
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 Play Ultra still supported?
Yes. It went on sale in August 2025 and Lava committed to two Android upgrades plus three years of security updates, so patches are scheduled to continue until around August 2028.
How long will the Lava Play Ultra get updates?
Two major Android versions, taking it from Android 15 to Android 17, and three years of security patches from the August 2025 release. That means cover through roughly August 2028.
Full spec table
| Spec | Agni 3 | Play Ultra 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 flat AMOLED, FHD+ (1080 × 2400), 120Hz, 1000 nits peak, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 33W wired (full charge in about 83 minutes) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 8MP depth | 64MP main, 5MP macro |
| Dimensions | 163.7 × 75.5 × 8.8 mm | 162.1 × 75.4 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 212 g | 182 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Oct 2028 | Aug 2028 |
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