Lava Bold N4 Lite vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Lava Bold N4 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 $92 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 18/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 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 N4 Lite doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite by 75 points (93/100 vs 18/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Bold N4 Lite

Performance 9
Display 31
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability —
Value for money 28

Redmi K100 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money 100

What makes Lava Bold N4 Lite better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $730

  • Overall rating 18/100

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 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz

  • 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 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Bold N4 Lite vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (93/100 vs 18/100). 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 N4 Lite — 28/100, 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 N4 Lite (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (95/100 vs 43/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Bold N4 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 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 540x960 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 8 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP69
Weight — —
Launch price $92 $730

Camera comparison

Lava Bold N4 Lite

  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Lava Bold N4 Lite

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 540x960
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
31
display

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Battery and charging

Lava Bold N4 Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Bold N4 Lite and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Bold N4 Lite Unisoc SC9863A
18/100
153667 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
93/100 +95.9%
3722803 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Lava Bold N4 Lite by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Bold N4 Lite

$92

Redmi K100 Pro Max

$730

Launch price difference: $638. Lava Bold N4 Lite was $638 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (97/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (91/100 vs 31/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (95/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Bold N4 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite by 75 points (93/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Bold N4 Lite and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Lava Bold N4 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N4 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 N4 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 N4 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.