Last week, the Lava Agni 2 5G was officially launched in India, marking it as the first smartphone in the country to be powered by the Dimensity 7050 chipset. This device is the successor to the last year’s Lava Agni 5G, which debuted as the first 5G phone from an Indian brand. With its array of new and exciting features, the Agni 2 has become an enticing choice among smartphones priced around Rs 20,000 (~$241) in India. After using this device over the past weekend, I would like to take this opportunity to share my initial impressions and thoughts on it.

Lava Agni 2
Lava Agni 2

Lava Agni 2 5G design, specifications

Right off the bat, the Lava Agni 2 impresses in the design department. Starting from the front, the smartphone features a massive 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with curved edges, which gives it a premium feel. It produces 10-bit colors, an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 950 nits of peak brightness. The screen is shielded with Schott Xensation α Glass screen.

Lava Agni 2
Lava Agni 2

With a peak brightness of 950 nits, Agni 2’s display is quite bright and usable under sunlight. It comes with support for Widevine L1, HDR, HDR10, and HDR10+ makes it an ideal device for watching streaming content on OTT platforms.

The slim bezels surrounding the Agni 2’s screen create a sleek appearance, particularly the bottom bezel, which measures a mere 2.3mm. Hence, it offers an impressive amount of screen space. According to the brand, it offers a screen-to-body ratio of 93.65 percent.  It has a polycarbonate frame and a glass back with a smooth matte finish. The round camera module accentuates the look of the device. The thickness of the device is 8.75mm and it weighs 210 grams.

Lava Agni 2
Lava Agni 2

This Lava phone marks the introduction of an under-display fingerprint scanner, a first for the brand. During the initial period, I observed that the fingerprint scanner took a little longer to unlock the device. However, it is currently functioning properly and without any issues.

The Dimensity 7050 chip, along with 8 GB of RAM and 8 GB of virtual RAM, ensures smooth performance on the device. I haven’t yet tried gaming on the device, but it appears that the chip is good enough for casual gaming. For enhanced gaming, the device is equipped with an x-linear motor, and there is a 2900mm2 vapor chamber cooling unit for heat dissipation. The phone offers a large internal storage of 256 GB (UFS 2.2) and packs a 4,700mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging.

Lava Agni 2
Lava Agni 2

In the photography department, the Lava Agni 2 5G has a 16-megapixel OmniVision OV16A1Q front camera. The rear camera setup of the device is headlined by a 50-megapixel OmniVision OV50A40 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras for macro and depth shots. There’s only a bottom-firing speaker on the device.

It goes without saying that one of the strengths of Lava Agni 2 is that it comes with a near-stock version of Android 13 OS. Even without a YouTube premium subscription, users can stream YouTube videos in the background through the “Background Stream” option available in the notification bar. Since the device is free of bloatware, there are no unwanted notifications. However, there is no anonymous call recording feature, which can be found on some of the more affordable Lava phones.

The company has promised to offer Android 14 and Android 15 OS upgrades along with quarterly updates for three years. In addition, it comes with support for 14 5G bands and carrier aggregation.

Lava Agni 2 price, after-sales support

Lava Agni 2
Lava Agni 2

Lava Agni 2, which is only aimed at the Indian market, is priced at Rs 21,999 (~$265). It can be purchased through Amazon for as low as Rs 19,999 (~$241) by applying a flat discount of Rs 2,000 (~$24)using all major credit and debit cards as well as EMI transactions.

The Agni 2 introduces an industry-first feature where customers can enjoy the convenience of free home replacement for any hardware issues during the warranty period. According to Lava, to ensure swift resolution, each customer will be assigned a dedicated personal representative called ‘Agni Mitra’ who will prioritize and resolve their issues promptly.

The design, specs sheet, affordable price, and after-sales promise makes the Agni 2 a very enticing device. We will be back with a full review of the Agni 2 in the coming days.

What’s your opinion about the Lava Agni 2? Share your thoughts with us by posting your comments below.

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