Side-by-side technical data
Lava Bold N1 vs Lava Bold N1 4G
Comparison between Lava Bold N1 and Lava Bold N1 4G: 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 is the more complete choice: for anyone seeking more performance, storage, and connectivity, its 128GB, Android 15, and 5G separate it from the Lava Bold N1 4G's 64GB, Android 14, and LTE. The N1 also leads on video recording, with 4K at 30 fps versus 1080p at 30 fps.
The N1 uses a Unisoc T765 with a maximum clock of 2.3 GHz, while the N1 4G has a Unisoc SC9863A reaching 1.6 GHz. Connectivity is just as clear-cut: the N1 adds 5G to GSM, HSPA, and LTE, plus GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo; the N1 4G stays with GSM, HSPA, LTE, and GPS. Both phones have 4GB of RAM and expandable eMMC 5.1 storage.
The essentials are shared: a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with 720 × 1600 pixels, 260 ppi, and 90Hz, along with a 5000mAh battery and 10W charging. The N1 adds a water-drop notch and curved glass, while the N1 4G keeps an IPS LCD 90Hz panel. The Lava Bold N1 4G is the better buy only if it costs less.
Lava Bold N1
The Lava Bold N1 is better for anyone seeking more storage, newer software, and 5G: it offers 128GB, Android 15, and 5G networks.
Lava Bold N1 4G
The Lava Bold N1 4G is the better buy only if it costs less; its 5000mAh battery and 6.75-inch display match the N1.
The verdict
Your pick: Lava Bold N1, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Bold N1, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- OS Version
- 15
- against 14
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T765 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.3 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.1 GHz. | 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 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Black, Green | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.9 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % | 87.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.75″ |
| 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 | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz, IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Host 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Bold N1 | Bold N1 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
