HMD Aura vs Lava Bold N1 4G
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Lava Bold N1 4G
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 200g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Lava Bold N1 4G, the Lava Bold N1 4G scores 1 points higher (22/100 vs 21/100). 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 32/100). 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 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Lava Bold N1 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 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 13 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $79 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 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 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
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 32/100).
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 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The Lava Bold N1 4G edges out the HMD Aura by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Lava Bold N1 4G — 22/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Lava Bold N1 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 51/100).