Lava Bold N2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A01
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $105 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 36/100 vs 18/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $110
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A01, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 18 points higher (36/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (60/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A01 — 20/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (60/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Samsung Galaxy A01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $110 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $5. Lava Bold N2 5G was $5 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (40/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (60/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A01 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A01 — 18/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Lava Bold N2 5G leads on performance (40/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for everyday use.