Lava Bold N2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lava Bold N2 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Bold N2 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N2 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lava Bold N2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N2 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Bold N2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N2 Pro by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lava Bold N2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N2 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.