Lava Bold N1 Pro vs Redmi A5
The Lava Bold N1 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $79 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 25/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Bold N1 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (333,647 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 Pro
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 333647 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 781
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $90
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 Pro vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Bold N1 Pro scores 11 points higher (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads (27/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 Pro — 68/100, Redmi A5 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (27/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 Pro | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 Pro and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Bold N1 Pro leads Redmi A5 by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Lava Bold N1 Pro was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (27/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Redmi A5?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro leads on performance (27/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 Pro over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi A5 (66/100 vs 43/100).