Lava Bold N2 5G vs Nokia XR21
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 36/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP.
Lava Bold N2 5G
Nokia XR21
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 750
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 10 points higher (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | — |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Lava Bold N2 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.