Highlight

• Introducing the Lava Agni 2 5G with a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor and 8 GB of RAM, this phone ensures lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking.
• With 256 GB of internal storage, Lava Agni 2 comes with ample space for all your files and media.
• It has a versatile quad rear camera setup, which includes a 50 MP main sensor. For selfies and video calls, the smartphone features a 16 MP front camera.
• The 5G smartphone is equipped with a 4700 mAh battery with 66-watt fast charging and the Android v13 operating system for a user-friendly interface.
• In this blog, we are sharing our first-hand in-depth Lava Agni 2 review exploring the display, performance, cameras, battery and much more in detail.

For those of you who don’t remember, Lava Agni 1 from last year was the first 5G smartphone from an Indian brand.
And it seems the indigenous smartphone brand is all set to take things a notch higher and really push the boundaries for India-Made Smartphones.

With the launch of Lava Agni 2 in mid-2023, the brand is offering a product that not just appears premium but houses everything that you can expect from an international quality product. 

Now, let’s get to some of the aspects that got us excited about Lava Agni 2.
The smartphone has a curved body, a curved display, a fairly powerful system on chip, 66-watt fast charging and most importantly, Android 13 with absolutely no bloatware whatsoever.
On top of that, you get all of this for just around 20K.

So, as you might have guessed, we are exploring Lava Agni 2 in this blog.

We will be sharing our first-hand in-depth Lava Agni 2 review and focus on every aspect of the device starting from its design, display, performance, camera, battery and more.

However, before we get to our review, let’s take a quick look at the product overview, key features and pros & cons of the smartphone.

Lava Agni 2 5G Expert Opinion

• The handset form factor is great, with a vibrant and responsive screen.
• With a good processor app response is good and smooth.
• With no bloatware it’s a good option for pure Android lovers.
• Camera software needs a good tweaking on zoom and focus.
• Charging times is impressive.

Lava Agni 2 5G – Product Overview

Recently introduced Lava Agni 2 5G is a powerful smartphone with an impressive set of features.
Agni 2’s 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display promises stunning visuals whether you’re browsing the web, streaming videos, or gaming.
The 3D Curved Display with HDR, HDR10, HDR10+ and Widevine L1 Support comes with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor, this smartphone delivers lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking.

It is further equipped with 8 GB of RAM to ensure effortless multitasking, swift app launches and an overall lag-free smartphone experience.
Moreover, a generous 256 GB of internal storage of Lava Agni 2 provides ample room for all your photos, videos, apps, and files.

As for camera capabilities, Lava Agni 2’s impressive quad rear camera setup is versatile.
Featuring a 50 MP main sensor, along with 8 MP, 2 MP, and 2 MP lenses, this smartphone packs enough for users to snap photos and record videos with professional-like quality.
It also houses a 16 MP front camera for your selfies and video calls.

For uninterrupted usage, Lava has packed a 4700 mAh battery with 66-watt fast charging support ensuring that you can get back to full power in no time.

Lava Agni 2 runs on the Android v13 operating system, which offers a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features and apps.

The smartphone offers seamless connectivity options that include 5G, 4G, VoLTE with dual-standby, Bluetooth with better wireless range, and a USB Type-C port.
Aside from that, it has built-in GPS with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, and BDS for online location tracking.

Lava Agni 2 5G – Key features

•  78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display
• MediaTek Dimensity 7050 Processor
• 8 GB RAM
• 256 GB Storage
• 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Camera
• 16 MP Front Camera
• 4700 mAh Battery with 66-watt fastcharging support
• Android v13 OS

 Lava Agni 2 5G – Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
●     Stunning 3D Dual Curve Design ●     FHD+ Curved AMOLED Display with 120Hz Refresh Rate ●     India’s First Dimencity 7050 Processor (as per brand’s claim) ●     No Bloatware, No Ads ●     Superfast 66-watt charging ●     In-Display Fingerprint Sensor & Face Unlock ●     Free Phone Replacement Scheme ●     Value for money	●     Below-average low light and HDR performance ●     Mono-speaker setup ●     Bugs

LAVA Agni 2 5G – Review

Lava Agni 2 5G – Unboxing

Lava Agni 2 comes in a stylish side-flap black colour retail box.
At first glance, the retail box looks a bit longer than usual smartphone retail packages and it is also a bit heavier than usual.
But before we get to the in-the-box contents, the packaging itself has a lot to talk about.

Being the first home-grown smartphone brand to launch the first Indian 5G smartphones back in 2021, Lava must be appreciated for always pushing the boundaries for the Indian smartphone industry.
And looking at the retail box of Lava Agni 2, it becomes evident that Lava as a brand is equally proud of its achievements.

The retail box on the side mentions #ProudlyIndian making it immediately clear why Agni 2 should be considered special.
If that was not enough, Lava has also added an entire paragraph of text on the top of the box, explaining how this new device is “India’s own firepower.” 

The retail box also mentions Agni 2 as “The Best Indian Smartphone.”

Now, let’s move on to the box contents.

What’s in the Lava Agni 2 5G Box?

As you open the side flap of the box, you are immediately greeted with the Agni 2 smartphone itself, wrapped in a plastic cover and neatly tucked in a deep orange plastic tray.
Keeping the smartphone on the side for a moment, we move on to the contents by removing the plastic tray.

Next, we find a card that details one of Lava’s most impressive after-sales policies. With Lava Agni 2, the brand is offering Free Phone Replacement at home, applicable during the 1 year warranty period.

This, as per Lava’s claim, is the first time in the segment we will have a handset replacement at the home offer with a smartphone. The card has all the details about the offer and how to avail it.

Then, we also get a soft plastic case inside the box along with the SIM ejector tool.

Lava Agni 2 also comes with a 66-watt Type-C output power adapter, a USB Type-C to Type-C cable, and a 3.5mm headphone adapter since the device doesn’t have a headphone jack.

With all this, Lava has pretty much packed everything inside the box. Moving on to the smartphone itself, let’s get to the design department.

Lava Agni 2 5G – Design

• The phone weighs 210 grams
• It has support for two nano-SIMs but no slot for a memory card

The first thing that caught our attention was the design of this super smartphone. The build quality of the phone is superior and it comes in a proper glass sandwich design with a curved glass on the rear and curved glass on the front that blends into a slim plastic frame in between.

What Lava calls the design is the 3D Curved Back and this 3D curved back has a circular camera module with the four cameras symmetrically placed at the top four corners.

This circular camera module does jet out from the rear but thankfully it doesn’t cause too much of a table wobble.

The glass back has a frosted matte finish and therefore the in-hand feel is actually good. Having said that, some of our team members did feel that the phone is a bit slippery, although that immediate feeling could entirely go away as you get used to holding the phone on a regular basis.

One issue is the 200+ gram weight of the device, which is distributed slightly unevenly and therefore the phone feels slightly top heavy as a result. But honestly, this should not be too much of a concern in daily usage.

As for the posts and buttons, you get the Power Button and a Volume Rocker on the right edge and a Type-C 2.0 port, a single speaker grille and a SIM card tray single at the bottom.

So, Lava got rid of the headphone jack in this smartphone. We honestly aren’t too thrilled about it even though a headphone jack audio adapter has been bundled in the retail box for users who still preferred the wired sound systems.

So the Lava Agni 2 is available only in one colour option, it’s called Viridian Green Colour. This is actually a beautiful shade of green, which looks very close to Olive.
The colour also has a nice sheen to it that gives off superior-quality vibes.

Actually, the entire time that we have had the phone in our hands, it did feel extremely premium. So, all in all, the Lava Agni 2 is quite a step up from its predecessor when it comes to the overall design composition.

Lava Agni 2 5G Detailed Specifications

Lava Agni 2 5G – Display and Sound

• The display refreshes at 120Hz
• It supports the Widevine L1 certificate

The design premium-ness of Lava Agni 2 is further enhanced by the fact that you get a curved display on the front as well. This is a large 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 120hz Refresh Rate and Short Sensation Alpha Protection on the front.

Now by default, the refresh rate is set at a dynamic switch of 120 hertz, which means that it will switch between 120 and 60 depending on the content that’s playing on the screen.

However, you can also set it to an always high refresh rate of 120 hertz as well.

The display also supports HDR 10 Plus. We noticed that HDR support is available on YouTube only and not on Netflix. As per Lava, Netflix support is also coming soon via software updates.

In our testing, we loved the fact that the display is pretty vibrant and fairly bright as well.
You get 500 nits of peak brightness when you’re using the display indoors and when you take it outdoors, it can touch a peak brightness of 915 nits which is the same for when you’re watching HDR content as well.

However, while watching HDR videos, I noticed that the algorithm sort of over-sharpens the YouTube HDR videos.

Although, it is pretty clear that most people who end up watching content on the Lava Agni 2 will actually like the way it looks because it looks vibrant, rich and colourful.

One concern that needs to be addressed is that during testing the phone or while we were using the camera app, sometimes the shutter button wasn’t clicking or the record button wasn’t sharply responding.
This, we are assuming, is primarily because the mistouch prevention algorithm is not that good.

But both the problems that we have highlighted whether it is the HDR over sharpening algorithm or the mistouch prevention issues, both can be fixed with the software update.

So, hopefully, Lava can quickly work on that too.

So, speaking of display and HDR streaming, another complaint is with the single speakers used in this one. The single speaker is of course not an ideal feature in a phone of this calibre.
A stereo speaker would have been any day better. Having said that, it does sound rich and lush during our streaming tests, if not too loud.

Nevertheless, thanks to the tiny bezels around the display you get great screen estate and the tiny punch hole in the centre that gives a premium screen experience.

Also part of the display is an in-display fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint scanner can unlock the phone in 0.24 seconds and is placed slightly low but we really don’t see why that should create any issue for any user.

The other good thing is the X-axis Linear Motor. The haptic feedback is very good and Lava deserves appreciated for trying to give users a premium experience in all aspects.

Lava Agni 2 5G – Performance

• It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor
• The phone comes in a single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage

Out of all the good things we have to say about Agni 2, the superior software experience you get with this phone definitely ranks at the top.
You get the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 Processor, which is basically a slightly better version of the Dimensity 1080.

The phone also comes by default with 8GB of RAM along with the usual virtual RAM on top of it and 256 GB of internal storage as well. What you need to note is that this is the base and the only variant available for Lava Agni 2.

Coming back to the chipset. What is important to note is that it is one of the most powerful chips that you can find in this price category.

To test this, we perform some of the standard tests on the device and the results easily corroborated the fact.

The AnTuTu scores (which you can see below on your screen) came out above 5 lakhs. And the Geekbench scores (check out the screenshots below) were also extremely encouraging.

Lava Agni 2 AnTuTu Score

Another great aspect of using the phone is that it doesn’t throttle too much. In the CPU throttle test, we got a stability of over 80 per cent and 3D Mark Wildlife test, we got a stability of over 99 per cent.

The phone comes with Android 13 right out of the box. It’s almost the stock Android experience with a few lava embellishments on top of it. Also, Lava has decided to go bloatware free with the Lava Agni 2 and we couldn’t be happier even if we wanted.

Not getting dozens of stupid apps pre-installed is a dream that all mid-range devices should now seriously try to fulfil. There is no point in stuffing the device with unwanted apps that we all know no one actually uses.

To add to the positives, Lava also promises assured upgrades to Android 14 and 15 on the Agni 2 and quarterly security updates as well.

The phone also supports 13 5G bands which include n77 and n78. So, there should be absolutely no problem with connecting to Jio 5G Network or Airtel 5G Network, the two top 5G service providers in India at the moment.

We also downloaded the Call of Duty mobile and you can play the game with high graphics with very high frame rates and low graphics with max frame rates.

All in all, the gaming performance is good.
The device doesn’t heat up and it doesn’t throttle. It definitely is a good mid-range phone and after using the phone for a couple of days, we have only noticed overall stable performance in all aspects.

Lava Agni 2 5G – Camera

• The Agni 2 features a 50-megapixel primary camera
• It can record videos up to 4K 30fps
• 50MP main camera with 1/1.55″ sensor, f/1.88 aperture, 1um pixel size
• 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture
• 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
• 2MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture
• 16MP front camera with f/2.5 aperture, 1.0µm pixel size

So, let’s talk about the camera.

You get a 50-megapixel Primary Camera which is an OmniVision Sensor along with an 8-megapixel Ultra Wide. Further, there are a couple of 2-megapixel cameras, which are basically macro and depth sensors. On the front, you get a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

In our first testing routine, we tried the camera and the results were definitely leaning towards the positive side. For your reference, here are some sample shots taken by the camera at different times throughout the day.

The primary camera shoots fairly sharp pixel bend images but we also noticed slightly boosted colours. Also, the HDR processing could have been slightly better too. However, the skin tones are nice and pleasing when shooting people.

The Portrait Mode is not too shabby at Edge detection and creates a nice-looking bokeh. Having said that, there is a difference in skin tone colour that we noticed when shooting in Portraits Mode and even in regular pictures.

Low-light shots, however, are not that impressive. The night mode algorithm does very little to accentuate details from the shadows and the Ultra Wide angle colour sense consistency is also off.

Another strange aspect is not getting the option for HDR with the Ultra Wide or the selfie camera.
Talking about the selfie camera, which seems decent on paper but in practical tests, we figured the result shots were good when taken in daylight but the camera was clearly struggling in low-light conditions.

Before we move on to the video shooting features, here’s a quick video shot with the camera to give you all a fair idea of the video shooting capabilities.

You can shoot 4K 30 FPS videos using the primary camera but the EIS kicks in at 2K 30 FPS resolution. Now, this is not a usual setting and this is probably the first time we have encountered a phone with this specific recording resolution.
You can shoot 1080p 30fps videos using the front camera albeit without electronic image stabilization. However, what we could understand is why you cannot shoot videos with the Ultra Wide angle camera.

Lava Agni 2 5G – Battery

• It packs a 4700mAh battery
• The phone includes a 66W charger in the box.

Now as for the battery, you get a 4700mAh battery integrated into this phone. Although it’s not the typical 5000mAh battery, it does its job and solves the purpose.
Now, more about the battery performance can only be said after the adaptive battery gets enough time to tune itself.

You also get a 66-watt fast charger bundled with the phone and this charger is capable of taking your phone from 0 to 100 per cent battery sign in just about 35 to 40 minutes.

Now, this is great as we can even call it class-leading.

Lava Agni 2 5G – Price and Availability

Lava Agni 2 5G price in India starts from ₹21,999 for the single variant it is available in. It is available as Amazon Specials at the lowest price with the next sale scheduled to go live on Amazon India on 15th June 2023 at 12 PM.

As mentioned before, Agni 2 is available in a single variant with 8GB + 8GB* RAM and 256GB internal storage.

As for the colour options, again Lava is offering one colour option and if case you want to take Agni 2 home, you will only get it in Glass Viridian Colour.

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Lava Agni 2 5G – Dual SIM and Connectivity

The Lava Agni 2 5G has dual SIMs with support for 5G in both the SIMs. The phone has the usual set of connectivity features such as 5G with support for n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 5G bands, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4 + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS + GLONASS, but it doesn’t have NFC support. We did not face any call drops and the earpiece volume is good. There are no connectivity issues on Wi-Fi or 4G / 5G.

Lava has not mentioned the exact SAR value of the phone on the site, in the box, and it is also not revealed on the phone, which just shows <1.6W/Kg that is the limit in India.

Lava Agni 2 5G – Alternatives

The latest realme 11 Pro 5G is a direct competitor with a similar curved AMOLED screen and the same processor, but it is costly for the 8GB + 256GB model.

Lava Agni 2 5G – Software, UI and Apps

It runs Android 13 out of the box with Android security patch for March 2023. The company has promised 2 Android updates and 3 years of security updates for the phone. You don’t get any bloatware.

The phone has 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM out of which you get 7.5GB of usable RAM, and about 3GB of RAM is free when default apps are running in the background. It has up to 8GB of RAM extension or virtual RAM, and it is set to 6GB by default, which you can disable.

The DuraSpeed feature lets you restrict apps from running in the background, but it tends to kill some important apps like music player when it’s running, so just make sure you disable it for important apps.

Out of 256GB, you get about 230GB of free storage. It has UFS 2.2 storage, and we got sequential read speeds of 981/4MB/s. Apart from the Google apps, it doesn’t have any third-party apps.

Verdict

So, there should be any doubt that Lava Agni 2 falls under the category of a “desirable phone.” This is the type of device that if you see on display, we are sure you will reach out and would want to know more.

It is also a good phone especially considering its price. The price of Rs 21,999 and with a special offer of Rs 19,999 is so good that it actually makes a lot of other popular smartphone brands and their series leading devices look expensive in comparison.

Let us also address the fact that we now have a truly Indian company making a phone which delivers in every aspect it promises and stands a great chance amongst its international competitors.

On top of everything positive, we have seen with Agni 2, Lava is also providing a One-Year Free Phone Replacement at Home if anything happens to it.
The promise does sounds like an overcommit, but let’s just take the brand’s word for it now.

And we just hope Lava can live up to that their words because good after-sales service is always appreciated in this category.

In conclusion, the Lava Agni 2 5G is a powerhouse of a smartphone that combines a stunning display, powerful performance, impressive cameras, ample storage, and long-lasting battery life.

With the brand promoting it with #ProudlyIndian, it also packs a sentimental angle being the truly first Indian smartphone brand.

Lava Agni 2 Box Contents

The Lava Agni 2 5G packs the following items inside the box

• Phone
• 66W adaptor
• Type-C to Type-C cable
• Type-C to 3.5mm audio converter
• Soft case
• SIM ejector tool
• Documentation

Lava Agni 2 5G Review: Should you buy it?

Lava Agni 2 is one of the most anticipated smartphones from the company yet. After using the phone for a few weeks, I found that it does live up to the hype.

If you are looking for a smartphone under Rs 25000 that does most of the work well, the Lava Agni 2 is surely a decent option to consider.

I thoroughly enjoy the curved display of the Lava Agni 2 and the customization features that allow me to personalize it according to my preferences.

The performance is also decent, and the battery life and charging capabilities exceed expectations.

Additionally, the camera system works quite well. However, the issues with focus in macro photography, screen bleeding, and screen freezing did have a slight impact on my overall experience with the Agni 2.

Nevertheless, these issues did not completely detract from the phone’s appeal as a viable option in the under Rs 25,000 smartphone category. All things considered, the Lava Agni 2 offers a satisfactory camera, battery life, and overall performance.

So, if you’re looking to support a local brand and explore something new, the Lava Agni 2 is a good option within its price range.

However, if you are still interested in comparing alternatives, you can check out the Moto G82, priced at Rs 19,999, which offers impressive battery life, camera capabilities, and overall performance.

Another noteworthy option is the IQOO Z7S, which stands out as one of the top smartphones available in its price range.

Fingerprint Sensor and Face unlock

The phone has an in-display optical fingerprint sensor that immediately unlocks the phone just by keeping your finger on the sensor. There is also face unlock option.

Music Player and Multimedia

YouTube Music is the default music player. It doesn’t have Dolby Atmos or any other custom audio features. Audio through the mono speaker is decent, but the company could have offered a stereo speaker option.

Audio through the headphones is good as well. The phone has Widevine L1 so that you can play HD content on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and other streaming apps. You also get HDR playback on YouTube, but not on Netflix.

What is not so good ?

• Can be heavy
• Average low light and HDR performance
• Mono-speaker setup

Buy Lava Agni 2 5G For

• ‘Made In India’ 5G Smartphone
• Stunning 3D Dual Curve Design With Glass Back With Premium AG Matte Finish
• Full HD+ Curved 6.78” Display with 120Hz Refresh Rate and 105% NTSC Colour Gamut
• India’s First MediaTek Dimensity 7050 Processor
• Vapour Chamber Cooling Technology
• Supports Segment Best – 13 5G Bands
• Quad Camera with Versatile Camera System
• Superfast 66-Watt Charging
• Free Phone Replacement at Home

Lava Agni 2 5G – My Mobiles India Rating

Design – 4/5

Display – 4/5

Performance – 4/5

Camera – 3/5

Battery – 3.5/5

Overall – 4/5

LAVA AGNI 2 5G KEY SPECIFICATIONS

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FAQs on Lava Agni 2 5G

Q1. Can I play Genshin Impact on my Lava Agni 2?

Answer. The Genshin Impact video game has the following requirements to be able to work on an Android mobile device: minimum 3 GB of RAM memory, Android 7 or higher operating system and free internal storage space of at least 8 GB. The Lava Agni 2 has a RAM memory of 8 GB, a graphics card Mali-G68, the processor Octa-core (2×2.6 GHz & 6×2.0 GHz), the chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6 nm), it comes from the factory with the Android 13 operating system and an internal memory of 256 GB 8 GB RAM.

Q2. When is the next sale of Lava Agni 2 on Amazon?

Answer. Lava Agni 2 5G price in India starts from ₹21,999 for the single variant it is available in. It is available as Amazon Specials at the lowest price with the next sale scheduled to go live on Amazon India on 15th June 2023 at 12 PM.

Q3. What body material is used in Lava Agni 2?

Answer. It comes with a Glass front, glass back, and plastic frame body material.

Q4. Does Lava Agni 2 support a fingerprint scanner?

Answer. Yes, Lava supports In-Display Fingerprint Sensor. As per the brand’s claim, it opens the screen in just about 0.24 seconds. The device also comes with a Face Unlock feature that recognises and opens the lock in 0.62 seconds only.

Q5. Does Lava Agni 2 support wireless charging?

Answer. No, it does not support wireless charging.

Q6. What is the battery capacity of the Lava Agni 2? What type of battery does Lava Agni 2 use?

Answer. The battery capacity of Lava Agni 2 is 4700 mAh. Lava Agni 2 uses a Li-Po battery.

Q7. Does Lava Agni 2 support a notch?

Answer. No, it does not support a notch. It comes with a hole punch at the top of the display which houses the selfie camera.

Q8. Is Lava Agni 2 a heavy gaming device or can it play heavy games?

Answer. No, Lava Agni 2 is not a heavy gaming device, it can run low to medium graphic games without any lags or frame drops.

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