Lava Bold N2 5G vs Redmi A7
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $105 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Redmi A7
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $105
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Redmi A7, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (60/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 56/100, Redmi A7 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Redmi A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $99 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $6. Redmi A7 was $6 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Redmi A7?
The Lava Bold N2 5G edges out the Redmi A7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Redmi A7?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi A7 — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Redmi A7?
The Lava Bold N2 5G leads on performance (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Redmi A7?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use.