Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Price, Specifications and Features Compared

Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Specs at Glance

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	Lava Agni 3 5G	Infinix Zero 40
	₹ 22,999	₹ 27,399
Expert Score	7.9/10 by Expert	8.0/10 by Expert
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X	MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
Display	6.78″ (17.22 cm) 120Hz Display	6.78″ (17.22 cm) 144Hz Display
Rear Camera	50+8+8 MP Rear	108+50+2 MP Rear
Front Camera	16 MP Front	50 MP Front
RAM & Storage	8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage	12 GB RAM 256 GB Storage
Battery	5000 mAh 66W Charging	5000 mAh 45W Charging
OS	Android v14	Android v14

Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Price in India

The Lava Agni 3 5G is more affordable than the Infinix ZERO 40 5G and there’s the flexibility to choose the charger in the box.

Lava is offering an instant bank discount of Rs 2,000 using SBI Bank cards starting October 9 and Agni Mitra service for free for one year. Infinix is also offering an instant bank discount of up to Rs 4,000 for HDFC Bank credit card transactions.

Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Design

• The Lava Agni 3 5G is available in Pristine Glass and Heather Glass shades, which measure 8.8mm in thickness and weigh 212 grams. The device sports a large rectangular camera module with a secondary display and gets an IP64 rating.
• The Infinix ZERO 40 5G comes in Violet Garden, Moving Titanium, and Rock Black colours with 7.9 mm thickness and weighs 195 grams. The device gets a circular camera module with a ring and has an IP54 rating.

The Infinix ZERO 40 5G would be more comfortable as it is lighter and thinner than its competitor. It also has a unique design pattern, and colours are designed in collaboration with WSGN, a trend forecasting giant. On the contrary, the Lava Agni 3 5G gets a segment-unique Action button and a secondary display. The phone also has a better IP rating, offering protection from water splashes.

Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Display

• The Lava Agni 3 5G gets a 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with 1.5+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports 1200 nits peak brightness, 100% P3 colour gamut, 429 PPI, and 10-bit colours. It has a secondary 1.74-inch 2D AMOLED display with HVGA resolution and multiple functionalities.
• The Infinix ZERO 40 5G has a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The device supports a 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1500Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, 100% DCI P3 colour gamut, 1300 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The Lava Agni 3 5G has a better curved AMOLED panel with support for higher resolution. It also gets a unique secondary display that can access cameras, quick replies, receive calls, and more.

The Lava Agni 3 5G and the Infinix ZERO 40 5G come with an identical in-display fingerprint scanner and dual stereo speaker setup.

Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Processor

• The Lava Agni 3 5G comes with the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300X SoC, paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. The chipset sports four Cortex A78 and four Cortex A55 cores, and a Mali G615 MP2 GPU. The device also supports HyperEngine tech and VC cooling tech with a nine-layer copper plate.

• The Infinix ZERO 40 5G has the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC fabricated on a similar 4nm process paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. The chipset has four Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 cores, and a Mali G610 MC6 GPU.

In terms of performance, the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC on the Infinix ZERO 40 5G is expected to perform faster as it comes with a higher clock speed for CPU cores and GPU. However, the Lava Agni 3 5G comes with several gaming-centric features to enhance the gaming experience of the buyers. We are yet to test the performance, so, stay tuned for that.

Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Software

• The Lava Agni 3 5G runs Android 14 and will receive three OS and four years of security patch updates.
• The Infinix ZERO 40 5G runs XOS 14.5 based on Android 14 and will receive two OS and three years of security patch updates.

The Lava Agni 3 5G offers a longer OS policy, making it reliable over the years. The phone also offers a clean software experience without any ads or bloatware. The Infinix ZERO 40 5G supports built-in Folax assistant and Infinix AI features.

Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Cameras

• The Lava Agni 3 5G has a triple camera setup on the rear with a 50MP Sony quad-bayer primary camera with OIS, a secondary 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, 30x super zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera with a field of view of 112°. For selfies, the device has a 16MP Samsung sensor with EIS.
• The Infinix ZERO 40 5G also gets a triple camera setup on the rear with a 108MP Samsung HM6 primary camera with f/1.75 aperture, OIS, a secondary 50MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture, a field of view of 120°, and a 2MP depth camera with f/2.4 aperture. The device has a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 selfie camera with a f/2.45 aperture and dual LED flash.

The Lava Agni 3 5G tops here with the inclusion of a telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The device also gets an advantage as the rear camera can be used for capturing selfies using the secondary display. On the contrary, the Infinix ZERO 40 5G flaunts higher-res primary, ultrawide, and selfie cameras with support for AI Eraser, AI Cutout, Vlog like a filmmaker, and more.

Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Battery and Charging

• The Lava Agni 3 5G is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 66W wired fast charging tech. Lava claims the device can charge from 0 to 50% in 19 minutes and up to 100% in 53 minutes.
• The Infinix ZERO 40 5G sports a 5,000mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging tech and 20W wireless charging tech. The battery can be operated in extreme temperatures and supports Bypass Charging 2.0.

The Lava Agni 3 5G supports faster wired charging tech, which might be preferred by general buyers. Buyers who need a smartphone that can operate at any temperature with added wireless charging capability can choose the Infinix ZERO 40 5G.

Lava Agni 3 5G vs Infinix ZERO 40 5G: Verdict

The Lava Agni 3 5G is a well-packed smartphone that is more affordable than the competitor. The segment’s unique secondary display and Action button make it desirable over the competitor. The smartphone also has a proper triple camera setup with AI features. It also has a longer update policy and offers a bloatware-free experience.

The Infinix ZERO 40 5G is a lightweight smartphone that offers better performance in the segment. It also gets a premium design with wellness features, including, wireless charging, NFC, and IR blaster connectivity. The general and camera-specific AI features also enhance the overall user experience of the Infinix ZERO 40 5G.