Top phones launched in October 2024 in India: Infinix Zero Flip, Lava Agni 3, and more

October was relatively quiet for smartphone enthusiasts this year, with fewer major launches from top brands. While we did see a couple of key releases, like Infinix’s first foldable, the Zero Flip, and the Lava Agni 3, the rest were fairly subdued compared to the busy September lineup. Let’s look at the phones launched in October 2024, their specifications, and some key benchmark numbers to see how they measure up against the competition.

Infinix Zero Flip

• Price: Rs 49,999 for 8GB + 512GB variant 
• Main display: 6.9-inch Full-HD+ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 1,400 nits peak brightness
• Cover display: 3.64-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 1,100 nits peak brightness
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC
• RAM, storage: 8GB RAM, 512GB storage 
• Rear camera: 50MP primary sensor and 50MP ultrawide lens 
• Front camera: 50MP selfie snapper
• OS: Android 14-based XOS
• Battery, charging: 4,720mAh battery, 70W charging

The Infinix Zero Flip (review) is the brand’s first foray into the foldable segment and is one of the most affordable foldables available for purchase currently at Rs 49,999. The Infinix Zero Flip has better performance compared to its main competitor, the Motorola Razr 50, in benchmarks like AnTuTu score, PCMark battery benchmark, charging speed etc. Here’s a detailed table comparing these between the two: 

	Infinix Zero Flip	Motorola Razr 50
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 8020	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X
AnTuTu score	810633	619345
Geekbench score (single/multi-core)	755/2547	1051/3032
PCMark score	9 hours, 33 minutes	NA
Charging time (20 to 100%)	41 minutes	50 minutes

Lava Agni 3

• Price: Starting at Rs 20,999 for 8GB+128GB variant  
• Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K 3D curved primary display with a 120 Hz refresh rate
• Secondary display: 1.74-inch AMOLED cover screen 
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300X processor 
• RAM and storage: 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage 
• Cameras: 50MP primary sensor with OIS + EIS, an 8MP telephoto lens and an 8MP ultra-wide camera
• Front camera: 16MP front camera with EIS
• Software: Android 14
• Battery, charging: A 5,000mAh battery with 66W fast charging support

The Lava Agni 3 (review) is the brand’s latest flagship, with some innovative new features, which include a secondary 1.74-inch screen and an Action button similar to iPhones. The phone strikes a good balance between performance and features and is a decent performer in its price segment. Here’s a direct comparison with its key competitors below:

	Lava Agni 3	Motorola Edge 50 Fusion	Nothing Phone (2a)
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
AnTuTu score	676483	620648	707470
Geekbench score (single/multi-core)	1041/3239	1139/2546	1020/2945
PCMark score	10 hours, 20 minutes	9 hours, 53 minutes	14 hours, 13 minutes
Charging time (20 to 100%)	43 minutes	36 minutes	56 minutes

Samsung Galaxy A16

• Price: Starting at Rs 18,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant
• Display: 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate support
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset
• RAM, storage: 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, expandable up to 1.5TB via a microSD card
• Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery, 25W charging
• Rear camera: 50MP primary camera, 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and 2MP macro lens 
• Front camera: 13MP camera 
• OS: Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is Samsung’s first mid-range phone to offer up to 6 years of software updates. It comes with a modest Dimensity 6300 chipset and a lower refresh rate display than some of its competitors, which is reflected in its performance, as it doesn’t quite match up to rivals in benchmark scores.

	Samsung Galaxy A16	Realme Narzo 70 Turbo	Motorola G85
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy	Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu score	411561	726959	471687
Geekbench score (single/multi-core)	735/1948	1052/2969	926/2145
PCMark score	NA	9 hours, 16 minutes	13 hours, 30 minutes
Charging time (20 to 100%)	NA	64 minutes	62 minutes

Tecno Spark 30C

• Price: Starting at Rs 9,999 for 4GB+64GB variant
• Display: 6.67-inch HD+ display and a 120Hz refresh rate
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor 
• RAM/Storage: The phone packs 4GB RAM and is offered in two storage variants: 64GB /128GB storage
• Rear camera: The Tecno Spark 30C features a 48MP Sony IMX582 sensor with triple-LED flash
• Front camera: There is an 8MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats
• OS: HiOS 14 based on Android 14 
• Battery, charging: There is a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging

The Tecno Spark 30C (review) is the brand’s latest budget-friendly smartphone, priced under Rs 10,000 in India, and offers 5G support and a 120Hz refresh rate. There are some compromises, however, as Tecno has opted not to include a charger in the box, unusual for phones in this price range. Despite its modest price, the Spark 30C brings capable hardware, so let’s see how it compares to the competition:

	Tecno Spark 30C	itel P55+	Realme Narzo N63
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Unisoc T606	Unisoc T612
AnTuTu score	418173	265446	254459
Geekbench score (single/multi-core)	723/1941	375/1404	423/1453
PCMark score	10 hours, 38 minutes	9 hours, 16 minutes	13 hours, 30 minutes
Charging time (20 to 100%)	120 minutes	52 minutes	69 minutes

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