Lava Bold N2 5G vs Redmi 17C
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; estimated prices are $105 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 25/100 vs 20/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the Lava Bold N2 5G is faster in AnTuTu (450,000 vs 358,383).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 450000 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $100 vs $105
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Redmi 17C, the Redmi 17C scores 5 points higher (25/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 450000 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Price | $105 | $100 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Bold N2 5G and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Bold N2 5G leads Redmi 17C by 25.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $5. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $5.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Redmi 17C?
The Redmi 17C edges out the Lava Bold N2 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.