HMD Aura 2 vs Lava Bold N1 4G
The HMD Aura 2 (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 Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Lava Bold N1 4G
What makes HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 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 Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | 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 | 256GB | 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 Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 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 Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2
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 Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The Lava Bold N1 4G edges out the HMD Aura 2 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Bold N1 4G — 22/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 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).