Lava Bold N2 5G vs Nokia 8
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $105 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Nokia 8
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $699
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 12/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Nokia 8, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (60/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 56/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 12/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $699 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $594. Lava Bold N2 5G was $594 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 12/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Bold N2 5G edges out the Nokia 8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Nokia 8?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Bold N2 5G leads on performance (40/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Nokia 8?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.