Lava Bold N2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $105 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 20/100 vs 19/100 (a 1-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; the Lava Bold N2 5G is faster in AnTuTu (450,000 vs 346,495).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 450000 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $89 vs $105
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 1 points higher (20/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 450000 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Price | $105 | $89 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Bold N2 5G and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Bold N2 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $16. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $16.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Lava Bold N2 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A05 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.