Lava Bold N2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $105 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-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 A17
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $147
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (60/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $147 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $42. Lava Bold N2 5G was $42 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Lava Bold N2 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Lava Bold N2 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.