Lava Bold N2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $105 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 36/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Lava Bold N2 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 34 points higher (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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 S26+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $999 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $894. Lava Bold N2 5G was $894 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G by 34 points (70/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.