HMD Aura vs Lava Bold N1 Pro
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Lava Bold N1 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 21/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Bold N1 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (333,647 vs 153,667); the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Lava Bold N1 Pro
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 200g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 333647 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 846
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Lava Bold N1 Pro, the Lava Bold N1 Pro scores 15 points higher (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 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 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Lava Bold N1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $79 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Lava Bold N1 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Bold N1 Pro leads HMD Aura by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (27/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 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 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro is noticeably better than the HMD Aura — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Lava Bold N1 Pro — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro leads on performance (27/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Bold N1 Pro (55/100 vs 32/100).