Lava Bold 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 191g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Lava Bold 5G by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Bold 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.