Lava Bold N2 5G vs Nokia C21
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 20/100 vs 5/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP.
Lava Bold N2 5G
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Nokia C21, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 15 points higher (20/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 (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 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Price | $105 | — |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
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 (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 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Nokia C21?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Nokia C21?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Nokia C21?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.