Lava Bold N2 Lite vs TCL P80 Pro 5G
The Lava Bold N2 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite; launch prices were $79 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads — 57/100 vs 20/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL P80 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 153,667); the TCL P80 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N2 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N2 Lite
TCL P80 Pro 5G
What makes Lava Bold N2 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $279
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 Lite vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, the TCL P80 Pro 5G scores 37 points higher (57/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (61/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N2 Lite — 36/100, TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100; 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 TCL P80 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 Lite | TCL P80 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $79 | $279 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N2 Lite and TCL P80 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 Pro 5G leads Lava Bold N2 Lite by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Lava Bold N2 Lite was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 Lite or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Lite by 37 points (57/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 Lite and the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Lava Bold N2 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 Lite or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 Lite or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 Lite over the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL P80 Pro 5G (57/100 vs 9/100).