Lava Bold N2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M13
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $105 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 36/100 vs 31/100 (a 5-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 M13
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $149
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M13, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 5 points higher (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy M13 — 38/100; 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 M13 (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M13 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Samsung Galaxy M13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Samsung Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $149 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $44. Lava Bold N2 5G was $44 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (40/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M13 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M13?
The Lava Bold N2 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy M13 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M13?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy M13 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M13?
The Samsung Galaxy M13 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M13?
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 M13?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for everyday use.