Lava Bold N1 VS Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G

Both the Lava Bold N1 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G are water-resistant smartphones, but the Lava Bold N1 has a higher Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP54, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's IP52. This means the Lava Bold N1 offers slightly better protection against dust and water exposure.

In terms of size, the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is slightly smaller in height, measuring 171.7 mm compared to the Lava Bold N1's 165 mm. However, the Xiaomi device is a bit wider at 77.8 mm, while the Lava Bold N1 is 76.1 mm wide. The Lava Bold N1 weighs 200 g, which is 7 g heavier than the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 193 g.

The thickness of the two devices is also different, with the Lava Bold N1 being 8.8 mm thick, slightly thicker than the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 8.3 mm. As for volume, the Lava Bold N1 has a volume of 110.4972 cm³, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has a slightly higher volume of 110.873558 cm³.

Both the Lava Bold N1 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G feature LCD, IPS displays with similar pixel densities of 260 ppi, ensuring clear visuals. The screen size differs slightly, with the Lava Bold N1 having a 6.75″ display, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G offers a slightly larger 6.88″ screen.

The resolution of the two displays is also quite close, with the Lava Bold N1 offering a 720 x 1600 px resolution and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G having a resolution of 720 x 1640 px. The difference in resolution is minor, and both displays should provide a similar level of clarity for everyday use.

In terms of refresh rate, the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has an advantage, supporting 120Hz compared to the Lava Bold N1's 90Hz. Both devices do not have branded damage-resistant glass, support HDR10, or HDR10+, nor do they feature an Always-On Display or Dolby Vision support. Both also lack a secondary screen and have a touch screen.

The Lava Bold N1 comes with 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G offers more storage at 128GB and 6GB of RAM. This means the Xiaomi device provides more room for apps, files, and multitasking. Both devices support 64-bit architecture and have integrated LTE connectivity.

When it comes to the chipset, the Lava Bold N1 uses the Unisoc SC9863A, paired with the PowerVR GE8322 GPU. In comparison, the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has the newer Unisoc T7250 chipset and a Mali G57 GPU. The CPU speeds differ as well; the Lava Bold N1's chipset has a configuration of 4 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 cores at 1.2 GHz, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's chipset features 2 cores at 1.8 GHz and 6 cores at 1.6 GHz.

Both phones use big.LITTLE technology and have 8 CPU threads, but the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G outperforms the Lava Bold N1 in benchmark scores. For Geekbench 6, the Lava Bold N1 scored 164 (single-core) and 725 (multi-core), while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G scored 437 (single-core) and 1461 (multi-core). Similarly, in Geekbench 5, the Lava Bold N1 scored 901 (single-core) and 2956 (multi-core), and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G scored 357 (single-core) and 1350 (multi-core). The Xiaomi device also has a higher GPU clock speed (850 MHz vs. 550 MHz) and faster RAM (1866 MHz vs. 933 MHz), but the Lava Bold N1 has a slightly lower thermal design power (TDP) at 3W compared to the Xiaomi's 10W.

The Lava Bold N1 features a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G offers a significantly higher 32 MP main camera and an 8 MP front camera. Both phones support 1080 x 30 fps video recording and include phase-detection autofocus for photos, continuous autofocus during video recording, and a built-in HDR mode.

Both devices lack optical image stabilization, have a single flash LED, and use a CMOS sensor. They also both support slow-motion video recording, manual exposure adjustments, manual ISO, and manual focus. Additionally, both phones allow users to create panoramas in-camera, but neither has the capability for 360° panorama shots or shoots in RAW format.

The Lava Bold N1 does not feature a front-facing LED flash or any dual-lens configurations, and it does not support HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Similarly, the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G lacks these features as well, including the front-facing LED flash and dual-lens front camera. Both phones also lack more advanced features such as laser autofocus, 3D photo/video recording, or a front-facing camera under the display.

The Lava Bold N1 runs on Android 14, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G operates on the newer Android 15. Both devices include a wide range of privacy and customization features such as clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. Additionally, both phones support blocking app tracking and have on-device machine learning capabilities.

Both phones offer features like dark mode, notification permissions, media picker, and the ability to play games while they download. They also support full-page screenshots, customizable notifications, and PiP (Picture-in-Picture) mode. However, the Lava Bold N1 lacks the ability to offload apps, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G does provide this feature. Additionally, both phones do not offer Wi-Fi password sharing, Quick Start, or focus modes.

Both devices also support widgets, have offline voice recognition, voice commands, and can track the current position of the mobile device. Neither has support for direct OS updates, and both phones offer multi-user support. Neither device can be used as a PC, but both have sharing intents, child lock options, and dynamic theming.

The Lava Bold N1 is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has a slightly larger 5200 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging, but the Lava Bold N1 charges at 10W, whereas the Xiaomi device supports a faster 15W charging speed. Neither device has wireless charging capabilities, and both phones feature a rechargeable, non-removable battery.

Both phones also include a battery level indicator, so users can easily track remaining battery life. There is no mention of additional features such as extended battery life or specialized power-saving modes for either device.

Both the Lava Bold N1 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G are equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing users to connect wired headphones or audio devices. Neither phone features stereo speakers, LDAC, or aptX Lossless support for high-quality audio streaming.

The Lava Bold N1 stands out by including a built-in radio, a feature not available on the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G. Both phones, however, lack advanced audio enhancements like stereo sound or support for high-resolution wireless audio codecs.

Both the Lava Bold N1 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G support 2 SIM cards, feature Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and use USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. They also have Bluetooth, with the Lava Bold N1 supporting Bluetooth 4.2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G supporting a newer Bluetooth 5.2 version. Neither device has 5G support or NFC.

Both phones offer the same download and upload speeds of 300 MBits/s and 150 MBits/s, respectively, and include a fingerprint scanner. Neither device supports emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, or infrared sensors. They also do not have features like 3D facial recognition or an iris scanner.

The Lava Bold N1 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G share several common sensors, including GPS, accelerometer, and support for Galileo. However, neither phone includes a gyroscope, compass, barometer, motion tracking, or optical tracking. Both also lack a built-in projector and heart rate monitor, and neither supports ANT+ connectivity.

Both the Lava Bold N1 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G come equipped with a video light, useful for improving video quality in low-light conditions. Neither phone features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, indicating that both devices stick to more traditional display technologies.

The two phones are identical in terms of the miscellaneous features listed, with no notable differences between them in this category.