Lava Bold N2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A04s
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy A04s (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $105 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Lava Bold N2 5G
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $139
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A04s, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04s leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (60/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A04s — 36/100; 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 A04s (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04s and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04s notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (60/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Samsung Galaxy A04s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Samsung Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.7×76.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $139 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $34. Lava Bold N2 5G was $34 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (40/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04s and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04s notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Bold N2 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A04s 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 Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04s — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Samsung Galaxy A04s leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Bold N2 5G leads on performance (40/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04s is a better fit for everyday use.