Lava Agni 2 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G – Which sub-₹25,000 phone should you buy?

May 17, 2023 Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Price

Lava Agni 2 5G is priced at ₹21,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G prices start at ₹19,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant. Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Display

While the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite features a 6.72-inch Full HD+ LCD display, the Lava Agni 2 5G features a larger 6.78-inch Full HD+ curved AMOLED display. The Agni 2 offers better visuals and consumes less power due to the AMOLED display. Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Refresh rate

Both the devices feature a 120Hz display, offering a smooth experience. Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Processor

The Lava Agni 2 is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset while the Nord CE 3 Lite is equipped with a Snapdragon 695 chipset. The Dimensity 7050 offers better performance when compared to the Snapdragon 695. Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Storage

Lava Agni 2 5G – 8GB + 256GB | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G – 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Rear camera

Lava Agni 2 5G – 50MP primary, an 8 ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G – 108MP primary, 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro sensor Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Front camera

Both the devices feature a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calling. Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Battery and charging

Lava Agni 2 5G – 4,700mAh with 66W charging | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G – 5,000mAh with 67W charging Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Fingerprint sensor

While the Lava Agni 2 5G comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Credit: Lava/OnePlus

Colour options

Lava Agni 2 5G – Glass Viridian | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G – Chromatic Grey and Pastel Lime Credit: Lava/OnePlus