PhoneLifespan

Agni 3 vs 14 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 14 5G (supported until Mar 2029); want maximum speed → Agni 3 (MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm)).

Value Score: Agni 3 72 · 14 5G 74 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Lava Agni 3 $245
Buy with care$8.83/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Realme 14 5G $175
Buy with care$5.26/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Agni 3 7014 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Agni 3 5814 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Agni 3 7914 5G 55

The Agni 3 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Agni 3 8014 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 14 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Agni 3 3314 5G 40

The 14 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 6 months longer than the Agni 3.

Value
Agni 3 7214 5G 74

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecAgni 314 5G
Price (street)$245$175
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 10-bit; plus a 1.74-inch secondary AMOLED on the back6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
RAM8GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging66W wired45W wired with bypass charging
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 8MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163.7 × 75.5 × 8.8 mm163.1 × 75.7 × 8 mm
Weight212 g196 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68/IP69
Supported untilOct 2028Mar 2029

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