Vivo has launched its latest Y-series smartphone, the Y300 5G, in India. This affordable variant of the Vivo Y300 Plus 5G features an AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, dual cameras, and more. On the other hand, we have the Lava Agni 3 5G, the first in the segment to sport a unique dual display and helped the brand register a 300% growth in its launch week. Let’s compare the Vivo Y300 5G against the Lava Agni 3 5G to see whether it can threaten Lava in the sub-Rs 30,000 segment.
The Vivo Y300 5G and Lava Agni 3 5G are offered in identical 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants. For both variants, the Vivo Y300 5G is Rs 1,000 cheaper, which makes it the better value-for-money offering.
However, Lava is also offering the base variant in a ‘without charger’ option, which is cheaper than Y300 5G, making it a sweeter deal if you already have a charger. Having said that, Vivo is offering an instant bank discount of Rs 1,000 for HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank credit card full swipe and EMI transactions until November 30.
Vivo Y300 5G vs Lava Agni 3 5G: Design
The Vivo Y300 5G is being offered in Emerald Green, Phantom Purple, and Titanium Silver with a frosty finish. It is 7.79mm thick and weighs up to 190 grams. The smartphone’s highlight is the elongated camera module on the rear panel with an AI Aura Light ring. The device is IP64 rated for dust and water resistance.
The Lava Agni 3 5G comes in two colours—Geather Glass and Pristine Glass—with a silky satiny finish on the back. The handset’s highlighting features are the secondary display next to the triple camera module on the back and the segment-first Action Key, which can be customized to perform various actions. The smartphone is 8.8mm thick and weighs 212 grams. It’s also IP64-rated for protection against dust and water splashes.
The Vivo Y300 5G might appeal to users who are looking for a lighter and thinner smartphone. However, the Lava Agni 3 5G has a more premium aesthetic. Additionally, the Agni InstaScreen on the back and the Action Key add a lot of functionality to the overall design.
Vivo Y300 5G vs Lava Agni 3 5G: Display
The Vivo Y300 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits peak brightness.
The Lava Agni 3 5G sports a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with Full HD+ (2,652 x 1,200 pixels) screen resolution. It also offers a 120Hz refresh rate but with a lower peak brightness of 1200 nits. Other features include 10-bit colour depth, HDR, Widevine L1 support, and a 1.74-inch secondary AMOLED display on the back. The secondary display can be used to take selfies using the rear camera, receive calls, reply to notifications, control music, and more.
The Vivo Y300 5G might offer higher brightness, but the Lava Agni 3 5G wins in the display department. The Lava device offers a bigger display, 10-bit colours, HDR, and a useful secondary screen on the back panel.
Vivo Y300 5G vs Lava Agni 3 5G: Performance
The Vivo Y300 5G is backed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC with Adreno 613 GPU. The chipset is accompanied by 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. The RAM can be virtually expanded up to an additional 8GB,
The Lava Agni 3 5G features a segment-first MediaTek Dimensity 7300X SoC with an Arm Mali-G615 GPU. The processor comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, which can be further expanded up to 8GB virtually.
The Lava Agni 3 5G wins in the performance department by a landslide thanks to the more powerful processor, HyperEngine Technology, and VC cooling. The snappier performance is further aided by faster LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
Vivo Y300 5G vs Lava Agni 3 5G: Software
The Vivo Y300 5G runs on Funtouch OS 14, which is based on Android 14. While Vivo has not specified a software update policy, we can expect two major Android updates and security patches.
The Lava Agni 3 5G runs Android 14. The device is slated to receive three Android version upgrades and security updates for four years.
Thanks to the extended support, the Lava Agni 3 5G is ahead in the software department. The brand also takes pride in offering a bloatware- and ad-free interface, which can’t be said for the Funtouch OS.
Vivo Y300 5G vs Lava Agni 3 5G: Cameras
The Vivo Y300 5G features a dual camera setup: a 50MP Sony IMX 882 primary camera with an f/1.79 aperture and a 2MP secondary bokeh camera with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, the smartphone has a 32MP snapper with an f/2.45 aperture.
The Lava Agni 3 5G features a triple camera system on the back, comprising a 50MP primary lens, 8MP telephoto lens, and 8MP ultrawide lens. There is a 16MP front camera for selfies.
With a triple camera system featuring primary, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses, the Lava Agni 3 5G is the more versatile camera phone between the two. However, if selfies are your priority, the Vivo Y300 5G with a 32MP snapper is the better pick.
Vivo Y300 5G vs Lava Agni 3 5G: Battery and Charging
The Vivo Y300 5G comes with a 5,000mAh, which supports 80W FlashCharge wired fast charging.
The Lava Agni 3 5G has a 5,000mAh battery. The handset supports 66W fast wired charging.
Both the Vivo Y300 5G and Lava Agni 3 5G are powered by a 5,000mAh battery. However, the Vivo Y300 5G wins here because of the faster 80W wired charging.
Vivo Y300 5G vs Lava Agni 3 5G: Verdict
With a segment-first Agni Instascreen and Action Button, the Lava Agni 3 5G is one of the most innovative smartphones under Rs 30,000. It offers a much better display, a more versatile camera system, more powerful performance, and a clean Android OS. The cheaper price tag makes it a better value-for-money offering compared to the Vivo Y300 5G.
The Vivo Y300 5G is for those looking for a light and slim smartphone with enhanced ergonomics. Those who prefer faster charging smartphones will also find it more to their liking.
