Lava Bold N2 5G vs Redmi K90
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $105 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N2 5G
Redmi K90
What makes Lava Bold N2 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $401
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 58/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $296. Lava Bold N2 5G was $296 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Redmi K90?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.