The Android mid-range space in 2025 has become a proving ground for near-flagship hardware, and few comparisons illustrate this better than the Lava Agni 4 and the Realme GT 7. Both carry premium ambitions, strong battery life, and polished Android 15 software, but they take very different approaches to performance, camera engineering, and user value. Here’s a detailed look at how they truly stack up.
Performance
Lava’s Agni 4 runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, which is a capable, balanced chipset aimed at delivering smooth daily usage and moderate gaming efficiency. It pairs this with 8GB RAM, expandable virtually to 16GB, and UFS 4.0 storage in 128GB and 256GB variants.
Realme GT 7, however, leaps ahead with the Dimensity 9400e, a significantly more powerful and efficient processor, clocking in near flagship territory. With RAM options up to 16GB and storage up to 512GB, it’s built for power users, heavy gamers, and multitaskers who need sustained top-tier performance.
Display
Both phones use a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, but Realme edges out Lava with a sharper 1.5K resolution (1264 × 2780). Lava’s FHD+ screen (around 1200 × 2652) still looks crisp, but the GT 7 offers cleaner text and richer detail, noticeable especially during media consumption and gaming.
Cameras
The Agni 4 offers a practical triple-camera setup: a 50MP primary lens supported by 8MP ultrawide and another 8MP lens. It could possibly be suitable for everyday photography, with dependable colour and clarity. Its 16MP selfie camera could hold up decently, supporting 4K video.
Realme GT 7 packs more versatility with a triple-50MP arrangement includes a telephoto lens absent on the Agni 4, dramatically improving zoom shots and portrait detail. The 32MP front camera also delivers more texture and sharper selfies, especially in low light.
Battery and Charging
Each device includes a sizable 7000mAh battery — a rarity even in 2025. Lava supports 66W fast charging, which is still impressive, but Realme doubles the speed with a blazing 120W system. For users who value minimal downtime, the GT 7 clearly wins here, topping up the battery in nearly half the time.
Software and Experience
Lava’s near-stock Android 15 experience remains one of its strongest selling points—bloat-free, smooth, and optimized for sustained battery life. Combined with IP64 water and dust resistance, it offers a polished daily experience for its price bracket.
Realme provides Android 15 as well, but with more features, optimizations, and personalization options. It’s more customizable but slightly heavier.
So, which one should you buy?
Realme GT 7 is the undoubted powerhouse with better processor, more RAM and storage, sharper cameras, and much faster charging. It’s built for users who want top performance without jumping to full flagship prices.
Lava Agni 4, meanwhile, holds its ground as a value-driven choice, offering solid performance, excellent battery life, clean software, and competitive pricing. It caters to buyers who prioritize reliability, simplicity, and efficiency over raw power.
If you’re on a tighter budget or prefer stock-like Android, the Agni 4 delivers great value. If you want the best performance and camera capabilities in this segment, the Realme GT 7 is the better investment.
Published – November 21, 2025 09:26 am IST