Lava Bold N2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $105 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 450,000).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper: $105 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 450000 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Price | $105 | $1299 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Lava Bold N2 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Lava Bold N2 5G by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1194. Lava Bold N2 5G is cheaper by $1194.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (86/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.