Introduction
Honestly, my connection with LAVA goes way back to my college days.
That era was crazy — Chinese phones were everywhere. Cheap price, crazy features, and everyone flexing them. Indian brands were struggling… until Micromax and LAVA entered the game and completely flipped the script. Affordable, feature-loaded, and full-on desi swag.
Fast-forward to today — the moment I picked up the LAVA Agni 4, those same college-day feelings hit again.
And trust me… this time, LAVA hasn’t just maintained its streak — it has levelled up. 🔥
Table of Contents
⚡ Quick Facts
- Price: ₹24,999 (₹22,999 launch offer)
- Processor: Dimensity 8350
- Display: 6.67″ 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 8MP Ultra-wide, 50MP Selfie
- Battery: 5000mAh, 66W fast charging
- Software: Android 15 (3 Android updates)
- Extras: Metal frame, Action Key, Stereo speakers, UFS 4.0
🎁 Unboxing & First Impressions
LAVA has gone all-out on the box design. The Agni 4 Special Edition packaging gives instant patriotic vibes — “Jai Hind” printed inside, personalized notes, and overall that Indian brand with Indian pride aura.
Inside the box:
- 66W fast charger
- Type-C to Type-C cable
- Transparent case
- Documentation
- And of course, the Agni 4 itself
The unboxing experience feels genuinely premium — no exaggeration.
✨ Design: Surprisingly Premium
The Agni 4 doesn’t feel like a typical budget Indian-brand phone anymore.
- Metal frame
- Glass back
- Lunar Mist color (fingerprint-resistant)
- Solid 204g weight
- Flat frame + soft curves
- Action Key for quick shortcuts
- IP64 splash resistance
In the under-25K category, the design easily competes with the big brands.
📺 Display: Bright, Crisp & Smooth
LAVA packed in:
- 6.67″ 1.5K AMOLED
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 10-bit color
- HDR10
- Peak brightness up to 2400 nits
Netflix HDR isn’t supported yet, but YouTube HDR works fine.
Outdoor visibility is great, colors pop beautifully, and the bezels are pretty slim.
🔥 Performance: Strong & Surprisingly Fast
The specs are honestly insane for this price:
- Dimensity 8350
- LPDDR5X RAM
- UFS 4.0 storage
AnTuTu score hits 1.4 million — wild for this segment.
Gaming:
- Genshin Impact: 40–45fps
- BGMI: 60fps stable
- Casual games: Smooth AF
UI is clean, responsive, and miles better than older LAVA phones.
🧠 Software & AI Features
Runs on Android 15 (yeah, Android 16 would’ve been nicer — but okay).
Promises:
- 3 major Android updates
- 4 years security patches
Also:
- No bloatware
- New AI features like:
- Chat assistant
- Math tutor
- English tutor
- AI photo editor
- Object removal
- Image expansion
- Sketch → Image
- Hidden apps
- Call recording without announcement
Feels clean and genuinely useful.
📸 Camera: Good, but Room to Grow
Rear cameras:
- 50MP main (with OIS)
- 8MP ultra-wide
Daylight photos: sharp, punchy, social-media ready.
Low light: improved, but sometimes oversaturated.
Selfie:
- 50MP Samsung sensor
Great detail but a little oversharpened under bright sunlight.
Video:
- 4K 60fps on both rear & front — super rare at this price.
Stabilization is decent; exposure handling has improved a lot.
🔋 Battery & Charging
- 5000mAh
- 66W fast charger (included)
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port
0–100% takes around 45 minutes.
Battery easily lasts a full day.
🧊 Verdict: LAVA Proves Indian Brands Still Have It
Agni 4 feels like LAVA confidently saying:
“Bro, we’re still in the race — and we’re leveling up.”
For under ₹25K, you get:
- Premium design
- Fast processor
- UFS 4.0
- 120Hz AMOLED
- Clean software
- 4K selfie recording
Camera needs a little refinement, but overall the phone punches way above its weight.
If you’re tired of Chinese brands and want a premium Indian smartphone, this is a solid choice.
