Lava Bold N2 5G vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $105 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 20/100 vs 10/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper: $105 vs $260
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 10 points higher (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 450000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Price | $105 | $260 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $155. Lava Bold N2 5G is cheaper by $155.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.