Lava Bold N2 5G vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $105 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 20/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 450,000).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Cheaper: $105 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (62/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 450000 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Price | $105 | $469 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Bold N2 5G and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Lava Bold N2 5G by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $364. Lava Bold N2 5G is cheaper by $364.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (77/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G by 42 points (62/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.