Smartphone performance is often the decisive factor when choosing a new device. Today, we put two of the most promising budget-friendly 5G phones—the POCO X7 and LAVA Agni 3—head-to-head in a series of performance benchmarks, real-world gaming tests, and thermal efficiency comparisons. If you’re looking for the ultimate mid-range powerhouse, this guide is for you!
Geekbench Benchmark Results
Geekbench measures the raw CPU performance of a smartphone. Here’s how the two phones performed:
| Test | POCO X7 | LAVA Agni 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Single-core score | 1032 | 1041 |
| Multi-core score | 2926 | 3239 |
Winner: Tie (LAVA Agni 3 leads slightly in multi-core tasks, but both perform similarly in real-world usage.)
AnTuTu Benchmark Scores
AnTuTu evaluates a phone’s overall hardware efficiency. Here’s the score breakdown:
| Test | POCO X7 | LAVA Agni 3 |
| Total Score | 6,46,751 | 6,76,483 |
| CPU | 2,03,890 | 1,98,021 |
| GPU | 1,44,703 | 1,51,874 |
| Memory | 1,27,774 | 1,54,784 |
| User Experience (UX) | 1,70,384 | 1,71,804 |
Winner: Tie (LAVA Agni 3 has a better memory score, but overall, both phones perform well.)
CPU Throttle Test: Sustained Performance Matters
To evaluate sustained performance, we ran an 8-minute burnout test:
| Test | POCO X7 | LAVA Agni 3 |
| Performance Sustained | 52.1% | 74.6% |
The LAVA Agni 3 maintains better long-term performance, making it ideal for power users who need consistent speeds over extended use.
Winner: LAVA Agni 3
Gaming Performance: Which Phone Excels?
We tested Call of Duty Mobile, Real Racing 3, and BGMI for 30 minutes at identical settings.
| Game | POCO X7 (FPS after 30 mins) | LAVA Agni 3 (FPS after 30 mins) |
| COD-Mobile | 55.57 FPS | 54.6 FPS |
| Real Racing 3 | 57.2 FPS | 107.55 FPS |
| BGMI | 35.7 FPS | 36.1 FPS |
Winner: Tie (LAVA Agni 3 handles certain games better, but POCO X7 has superior thermals.)
Thermal Performance: Cooler is Better
| Game | POCO X7 (Temp increase ℃) | LAVA Agni 3 (Temp increase ℃) |
| COD-Mobile | 6.7℃ | 7.5℃ |
| Real Racing 3 | 5.9℃ | 5.6℃ |
| BGMI | 6.9℃ | 7.9℃ |
The POCO X7 maintains better thermal efficiency, making it ideal for long gaming sessions.
Winner: POCO X7
Final Verdict: Which Phone Should You Choose?
- For sustained performance → LAVA Agni 3
- For better thermals → POCO X7
- For gaming → Both perform similarly
- For memory and storage speed → LAVA Agni 3
Both devices offer excellent value for money, but if you prioritize gaming and sustained speeds, go for LAVA Agni 3. If you prefer a phone that stays cooler and lasts longer in gaming sessions, POCO X7 is the better pick.
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