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Lava Bold N2 5G vs Redmi A7

₹1 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Lava Bold N2 5G From ₹12,998
Xiaomi Redmi A7 From ₹12,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Bold N2 5G starts ₹1 lower: ₹12,998 against ₹12,999 for the Redmi A7.

  • The Bold N2 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,200 mAh.
  • The Redmi A7 is the lighter phone: 193 g against 210 g.
  • The Bold N2 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP52.
  • The Redmi A7 is the slimmer phone: 8.26 mm against 8.75 mm.
Which to buy

Get the Bold N2 5G for the bigger battery and better water protection. Get the Redmi A7 for the lighter build and the slimmer body.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecBold N2 5GRedmi A7
Overall 5.7 out of 10 Average (better) 5.5 out of 10 Average
Performance 5 out of 10 (better) 4.8 out of 10
Display 6.9 out of 10 (better) 6.7 out of 10
Rear camera 4.5 out of 10 4.5 out of 10
Front camera 3.7 out of 10 4.4 out of 10 (better)
Battery 6.9 out of 10 (better) 6.1 out of 10
Build 6.6 out of 10 (better) 6.1 out of 10
Software Not rated 5.5 out of 10

Display

SpecBold N2 5GRedmi A7
Size 6.75 inches 6.88 inches
Resolution 1600 x 720 (HD+) 1640 x 720 (better)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness Not listed 600 nits

Performance

SpecBold N2 5GRedmi A7
Chipset Unisoc T8200 Unisoc T7250
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz
RAM 4GB 3GB
Storage 64GB, 128GB 64GB
Software Android 16 Android 15 (Go edition) · 2 OS updates

Camera

SpecBold N2 5GRedmi A7
Rear cameras 13MP main 13MP AI dual camera
Front camera 5MP 8MP

Battery

SpecBold N2 5GRedmi A7
Battery 6,000 mAh (better) 5,200 mAh
Wired charging 18W (better) 15W

Build and connectivity

SpecBold N2 5GRedmi A7
Network 5G, 4G LTE 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM Dual SIM + microSD
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
Dust and water IP64 (better) IP52
Weight 210 g 193 g (better)
Thickness 8.75 mm 8.26 mm (better)
Colours Billionaire Blue, Regal Gold Black, Sky Blue

Availability

SpecBold N2 5GRedmi A7
Launch in India 3 Jun 2026 17 Apr 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Bold N2 5G
  • 4GB + 64GB₹12,998
  • 4GB + 128GB₹12,999
Redmi A7
  • 3GB + 64GB₹12,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Bold N2 5G vs Redmi A7, answered

In India, the Lava Bold N2 5G starts at ₹12,998 and the Redmi A7 starts at ₹12,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Bold N2 5G or the Redmi A7?

The Bold N2 5G, by ₹1. Starting prices: ₹12,998 for the Bold N2 5G, ₹12,999 for the Redmi A7. The Bold N2 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹12,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Bold N2 5G or the Redmi A7?

The Bold N2 5G, with 6,000 mAh to 5,200 mAh. Charging is close too: 18W and 15W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The Bold N2 5G has a 6.75-inch screen at 120Hz, the Redmi A7 a 6.88-inch screen at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 13MP main on the Bold N2 5G and 13MP AI dual camera on the Redmi A7. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Bold N2 5G runs the Unisoc T8200, the Redmi A7 the Unisoc T7250.

Which is better protected against water?

The Bold N2 5G, rated IP64 to the Redmi A7's IP52. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

The Redmi A7, at 193 g to 210 g.

Do both support 5G?

No. Only the Bold N2 5G works on 5G networks; the Redmi A7 is a 4G phone.