Lava Bold N2 5G vs Nokia G42
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Lava Bold N2 5G
Nokia G42
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | — |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Lava Bold N2 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Nokia G42?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Nokia G42?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.