Lava Mobiles is reportedly preparing to launch the Lava Agni 4, the next iteration in its Agni smartphone lineup. Set to succeed the Lava Agni 3, which made its debut in October 2024, the upcoming Agni 4 is said to bring a host of internal upgrades, a new design, and a significantly larger battery. However, leaks also suggest the removal of some standout features from its predecessor, signaling a shift in Lava’s design and strategy.

Let’s dive deeper into what the leaks have revealed so far.

Key Highlights

Successor to Lava Agni 3, with upgraded specs and a new design

MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC based on a 4nm architecture

Massive 7,000mAh+ battery expected

Dual 50MP rear cameras in a horizontal pill-shaped module

6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz display

Likely price in India: ₹25,000

Could drop mini AMOLED rear display and triple rear camera

Design & Build (Expected)

According to renders leaked by tipster Yogesh Brar (with 91mobiles), the Lava Agni 4 is expected to undergo a significant design revamp:

Rear Camera Layout: A horizontally-aligned pill-shaped camera module housing dual 50MP lenses with an LED flash in between.

Color & Finish: A sleek white back panel with flat side edges and a metal frame, giving it a premium in-hand feel.

Button Placement: Power and volume controls may be placed on the right side of the frame.

Rear Display Removal: Lava seems to be dropping the mini AMOLED screen on the back, a unique feature from the Agni 3.

Curved to Flat Transition: Unlike Agni 3’s curved edges, the Agni 4 could adopt a more squared-off design for better grip and aesthetics.

Specifications (Leaked)

The Lava Agni 4 is said to deliver several performance upgrades, especially with the new processor and battery improvements:

Display: 6.78-inch Full-HD+ panel with a 120Hz refresh rate (likely AMOLED or IPS, yet to be confirmed)

Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC, built on a 4nm process with a 3.35GHz peak clock speed

Storage: Paired with UFS 4.0 storage technology, likely offering faster read/write speeds

Rear Cameras: Dual setup featuring two 50MP sensors

Battery: A substantial 7,000mAh+ battery, expected to support fast charging

Other Features: Unclear if the signature Action Button from Agni 3 will be retained

Comparison with Lava Agni 3

In comparison to the Lava Agni 3, the upcoming Agni 4 is expected to bring a refined feature set. While Agni 3 offered a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the Agni 4 is said to retain the same size and refresh rate but with a Full HD+ resolution. The new model may switch to the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chip for improved performance, up from the Dimensity 7300X found in Agni 3.

Storage on Agni 3 went up to 256GB UFS 3.1, while Agni 4 is rumored to get faster UFS 4.0 storage. The Agni 3 featured a triple rear camera setup (50MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 8MP telephoto), but the Agni 4 is expected to have a dual 50MP setup. The 16MP front camera from Agni 3 may or may not return.

In terms of battery, Agni 3 had around 5,000mAh capacity, while Agni 4 is reportedly going beyond 7,000mAh. The Agni 3 also came with a rear mini AMOLED screen and an Action Button—features that might be dropped in the upcoming version.

Expected Pricing & Availability in India

According to a report from 91Mobiles, the Lava Agni 4 could launch at ₹25,000 in India. This marks a noticeable jump from the Agni 3’s base price of ₹20,999.

For reference, Lava Agni 3 pricing at launch was as follows:

8GB + 128GB (without charger): ₹20,999

8GB + 128GB (with charger): ₹22,999

8GB + 256GB (with charger): ₹24,999

Given the upgraded chipset and larger battery, the price bump may be justified, but the removal of unique features like the rear display could be a downside for some buyers.

As of now, Lava has not officially confirmed the launch date, price, or availability of the Agni 4. The distribution channels are also yet to be announced.

Final Thoughts

The Lava Agni 4 is shaping up to be a performance-centric mid-range smartphone with a clean, modern design and powerful internals. With the Dimensity 8350 SoC, improved battery capacity, and dual 50MP cameras, Lava seems to be focusing on core essentials while stepping away from some experimental features.

If the expected price of ₹25,000 holds true, it will be interesting to see how the Agni 4 stacks up against competing devices from iQOO, Realme, and Xiaomi in this segment.

Stay tuned for the official confirmation, as this could be a crucial launch for Lava in the competitive Indian smartphone market.