HMD Arc vs Lava Bold N1 4G
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N1 4G leads — 22/100 vs 20/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Lava Bold N1 4G
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (43/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Lava Bold N1 4G, the Lava Bold N1 4G scores 2 points higher (22/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Lava Bold N1 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $79 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Lava Bold N1 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The Lava Bold N1 4G edges out the HMD Arc by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Bold N1 4G — 22/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Lava Bold N1 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Bold N1 4G (43/100 vs 31/100).