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 Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $79 and $90. Both devices score the same overall rating of 36/100. Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 Pro
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $90
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
The Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Redmi A5 received the same MobileRank rating — 36/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 Pro — 68/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; 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 Redmi A5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 Pro | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 Redmi A5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi A5?
Both devices scored 36/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi A5 (32/100 vs 27/100).
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 — 36/100.
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 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on performance (32/100 vs 27/100).
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 camera — better on the Lava Bold N1 Pro (30/100 vs 20/100).