Lava has brought their new smartphone to warm up the market during the winter season.Lava Agni 4The Agni series has been a hot topic in the Indian market for a long time, and today we will analyze in detail how well the Agni 4 has lived up to those expectations. In this review, we will compare the Lava Agni 4 with its direct competitors in terms of design, display, performance, software, camera, battery and price.
- Design and build quality: A big surprise with a premium feel
- Display: Bright, smooth and sharp
- Performance: Powerful processor, smooth experience
- Software: Clean Android + a plethora of AI features
- Camera: Segment leader in front camera
- Battery and charging: the only major weakness
- Prices and competition
- Final Verdict: Should you buy the Lava Agni 4?
Design and build quality: A big surprise with a premium feel
The Lava Agni 4 is truly stunning in terms of design. The phone has Glass back panel and Aluminum frame, which is very rare in a phone at this price. The Lava and Agni branding is clearly visible on the back and the pill-shaped camera module gives the phone a premium look.
Weight of the phone208 grams and thickness8.2 mm. It looks heavy on paper, but it feels well balanced when you hold it in your hand. It can be used with one hand, and the grip is good. It comes withIP64 rating, which protects the phone from dust and light water splashes.
Where phones in this segment like the OnePlus Nord CE 5 or Infinix GT30 Pro feature plastic frames, the Lava Agni 4’s aluminum build sets it apart.
Display: Bright, smooth and sharp
Lava Agni 4 has a6.67-inch AMOLED display, whose refresh rate120Hzand touch sampling rate480HzThe screen is flat, which is more comfortable for many users than a curved display.
Display resolution1.5K, PPI approx.446, and maximum brightness2400 nits—There is no problem using it in the sun or outdoors. The bezels are even, it looks premium. There is a screen protector for protection. Gorilla Glass 5।
Even though Netflix doesn’t support HDR Widevine L1There is support, so Full HD content streaming is possible. The display quality is undoubtedly strong at this price.
Performance: Powerful processor, smooth experience
In terms of performance, Lava Agni 4 is truly commendable. The phone has
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor,
LPDDR5X RAMand
UFS 4.2 storage।
From everyday use to heavy multitasking—everything runs smoothly. Benchmark scores are on par with competitors or ahead in some cases. Gaming performance is also good:
- Call of Duty Mobile: Stable FPS, slight battery drain
- Real Racing 3: High FPS, Smooth Graphics
- BGMI: Fairly good, but a slight lack of optimization is felt
The heating control is at normal levels, no major problems are seen.
Software: Clean Android + a plethora of AI features
Lava Agni 4 arrives Android 15With, which is a bit disappointing because Android 16 is on the market at this time. But the good thing is—
- No unnecessary pre-installed apps
- Experience close to stock Android
- Very smooth UI and good optimization
The biggest surprise isAI featuresHere you will find:
- AI Voice Assistant (Bayu AI)
- AI Text Assistant (Rewrite, Translate, Summarize)
- AI Call Transcription ও Summary
- AI Photo Editor (Object Erase, Background Cutout)
- AI Image Expansion ও Text-to-Image
The phone also has aDedicated Action Key, which can be used for camera shutter or other custom functions—a very practical feature.
Lava promised.3 years of Android updatesand4 years of security updates, which can be said to be good in this segment.
Camera: Segment leader in front camera
Camera setup of Lava Agni 4:
- 50MP main camera (with OIS)
- 8MP ultra-wide camera
- 50MP front camera
The photos taken from the rear camera are sharp, with a bit more contrast, but they are ready for social media. Bokeh and edge detection work well.
The big plus point in terms of video is:
4K 60fps support on both rear and front
4K 60fps on the front camera at this price is truly rare and puts the Lava Agni 4 ahead of its competitors.
Battery and charging: the only major weakness
The phone has5000mAh battery, which is the current standard. But the optimization is weak here.
The PCMark battery test scores came in at around6 hours 36 minutes, which is lower than in this segment. Battery drain is also relatively high during gaming.
The phone performs well when it comes to charging:
- 66W fast charger in-box
- USB Type-C 3.2 port, which facilitates fast data transfer
While charging is good, battery optimization needs to be improved in future updates.
Prices and competition
Lava Agni 4 comes in only one variant:
8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
Price:₹24,999
Competitors at this price:
- OnePlus Nord CE 5 (higher price)
- Infinix GT30 Pro (almost the same price)
- Realme P3 Ultra (higher price)
Lava Agni 4 offers good value in terms of specifications and features.
Final Verdict: Should you buy the Lava Agni 4?
Yes, if—
- You want a premium build.
- Prefers a clean Android experience
- Want powerful performance and AI features
- 4K 60fps front camera is important for you
No, if—
- Battery backup is your first priority.
- Want the latest Android version now
Final Rating: 8.2 / 10
The Lava Agni 4 proves that Indian brands can now make premium and feature-packed smartphones. If the battery optimization was a little better, it would undoubtedly be one of the best phones in the segment.
