Lava Bold N2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $105 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 20/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 450,000).
Lava Bold N2 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Cheaper: $105 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 45 points higher (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 450000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | $105 | $1999 |
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Lava Bold N2 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Lava Bold N2 5G by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1894. Lava Bold N2 5G is cheaper by $1894.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 5G by 45 points (65/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Lava Bold N2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.