Side-by-side technical data
Lava Bold N1 4G vs Lava Bold N1 5G
Comparison between Lava Bold N1 4G and Lava Bold N1 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lava.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Lava Bold N1 5G is the more complete choice for anyone looking for 5G: it offers 128 GB of storage and 18 W charging, versus 64 GB and 10 W on the Lava Bold N1 4G. Overall, the two are close, and those differences make the choice.
Both have a 90 Hz IPS LCD display with 720 × 1600 px resolution and a 5000 mAh battery. The 5G model is thinner at 8.2 mm versus 8.8 mm, and runs Android 15 instead of Android 14.
Both come with 4 GB of RAM and the Unisoc SC9863A processor. The Lava Bold N1 4G is worth choosing only if it costs less; the Lava Bold N1 5G is a better fit for anyone prioritizing more storage, faster charging, and 5G connectivity.
Lava Bold N1 4G
The Lava Bold N1 4G is the better buy only if it costs less.
Lava Bold N1 5G
The Lava Bold N1 5G is better for anyone who wants 5G, 128 GB of storage, and 18 W charging.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Bold N1 5G, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.8 mm
- OS Version
- 15
- against 14
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 165.85 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.6 % | — |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.745″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 90Hz | Capacitive Touch, Water Drop Notch |
Sensors
| Specification | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | — |
Audio
| Specification | Bold N1 4G | Bold N1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP | FM Radio |
