Lava Bold 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 528,398); the Lava Bold 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 226g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Lava Bold 5G by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Bold 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (93/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.