Lava Bold N2 5G vs Redmi K90 Max
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $105 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 20/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 450,000).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Redmi K90 Max
- Cheaper: $105 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 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 Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 47 points higher (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 450000 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Price | $105 | $504 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Bold N2 5G and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Lava Bold N2 5G by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Lava Bold N2 5G is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (77/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G by 47 points (67/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.