Lava Bold N2 5G vs Redmi A5
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $105 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 20/100 vs 13/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Bold N2 5G is faster in AnTuTu (450,000 vs 195,539).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Redmi A5
- Higher AnTuTu: 450000 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Cheaper: $90 vs $105
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 7 points higher (20/100 vs 13/100). 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 Redmi A5 (50/100 vs 0/100). 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 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 450000 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Price | $105 | $90 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Bold N2 5G and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Bold N2 5G leads Redmi A5 by 130.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $15. Redmi A5 is cheaper by $15.
performance
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 Redmi A5 (50/100 vs 0/100).
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 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
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 A5?
The Lava Bold N2 5G edges out the Redmi A5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Redmi A5?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi A5 — 13/100.
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Redmi A5?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.