Lava Bold N2 Lite vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Lava Bold N2 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $79 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 153,667); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N2 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N2 Lite
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Lava Bold N2 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $729
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 Lite vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 Lite — 36/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 Lite | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N2 Lite and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Lava Bold N2 Lite by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Lava Bold N2 Lite was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (97/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 Lite or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 Lite and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Lava Bold N2 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 Lite or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 Lite or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 Lite over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.