Lava Bold N2 5G vs Poco C40
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 20/100 vs 11/100 (a 9-point difference).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Poco C40
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Poco C40, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 9 points higher (20/100 vs 11/100). 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 Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 450000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Price | $105 | — |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
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 Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Poco C40?
The Lava Bold N2 5G edges out the Poco C40 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Poco C40?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Poco C40?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.