Lava Bold 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery and Gaming | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery and Gaming | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Sapphire Blue | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 02, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 08, 2025 | October 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹10,499 | ₹12,499 | ||
| Colors | Sapphire Blue | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | ||
| Launch | April 02, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 08, 2025 | October 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹10,499 | ₹12,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits | 1100 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits | 1100 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Weight | 183 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 183 grams | 192 grams | ||
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6300 | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | |||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6300 | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Software Skin | One UI |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Video | Slow Motion | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Stabilization | OIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Video | Slow Motion | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Stabilization | OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30 fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30 fps |
Battery
Winner:Lava Bold 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
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