Lava has launched its mid-level smartphone Lava Agni 3 in India. It is the first Indian smartphone brand to bring iPhone-like action buttons to its devices at a starting price of Rs 20,999. Another special feature of Lava Agni 3 is its dual display. The additional display is located on the camera module on the rear panel which shows notifications, weather and more. Before we dive into the details of the Lava Agni 3, let’s take a look at the price in India.

Lava Fire 3: Price and availability

The launch price of Lava Agni 3 in India starts at Rs 20,999. The company has launched two storage variants, 128GB and 256GB, along with 8GB RAM. The sale will go live on October 9 and pre-booking is available on Amazon from today.

Lava is offering the 8GB+128GB variant without charger for Rs 20,999 and with charger for Rs 22,999. The 8GB+256GB variant will be available for Rs 24,999. With the introductory offer, there will be a discount of Rs 2,000 on each model and a discount of Rs 1,000 on the variants without charger in the box.

Lava Fire 3: Specifications

The Lava Agni 3 pioneers iPhone-inspired action buttons in Indian smartphones, which allows users to customize shortcuts. The sleek glossy glass rear of the phone adds a touch of luxury while ensuring a solid grip. It’s cutting-edge design is a blend of style, functionality and durability, making the Lava Agni 3 a standout in the Indian market. The phone comes in two colors: Pristine White and Heather Blue.

The display of the Lava Fire 3 stands out with its curved design, featuring two AMOLED screens: a 6.78-inch 120Hz front display and a 1.74-inch secondary display on the back.

The 1.5k resolution with 120Hz curved display not only enhances the looks but also provides a better viewing experience.

Under the hood, the Lava Fire 3 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM, ensuring seamless multitasking. This smartphone will compete with Nothing Phone 1, iQOO Z9s and Moto Edge 50 Neo. With an AnTuTu score of 770,000, the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip falls into the upper mid-range performance category. The smartphone runs on Android 14 with 3 years of Android updates. The third model of the Agni series follows a bloatware-free UI.

The Lava Agni 3 has a quad-camera setup: a 50-megapixel primary (OIS), an 8-megapixel ultrawide, an 8-megapixel telephoto (3x zoom), and a 16-megapixel front camera. Perfect for capturing life’s moments with clarity and accuracy.

The phone has a 5,000mAh battery with 66W fast charging support.