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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 66/100 vs 36/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Lava Bold N2 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $799
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 31/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 30 points higher (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (60/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 5G — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100; 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 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (81/100 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (60/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $694. Lava Bold N2 5G was $694 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (90/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (81/100 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (60/100 vs 31/100).
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 30 points (66/100 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 — 66/100.
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 (90/100 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.