The verdict
Your pick: Lava Bold, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Bold, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 421,000
- against 245,076
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
TCL 60 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- OS Version
- 15
- against 14
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 421,000 Best value | 245,076 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 Best value | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 Best value | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.4 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % Best value | 85.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 Best value | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 13 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, AMOLED, 120Hz | Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B3, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B77, 4G LTE B78, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B68 |
| 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 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, NFC, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Bold | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T517H |
