Lava Bold N2 Lite vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Lava Bold N2 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $79 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 20/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 153,667); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N2 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N2 Lite
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Lava Bold N2 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $730
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 Lite vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 Lite — 36/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 Lite | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $79 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N2 Lite and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Lava Bold N2 Lite by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $651. Lava Bold N2 Lite was $651 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (97/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite by 73 points (93/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 Lite and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Lava Bold N2 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 Lite over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.