HMD Crest vs Lava Bold N1 4G
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest leads — 50/100 vs 22/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Crest is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Lava Bold N1 4G
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Lava Bold N1 4G, the HMD Crest scores 28 points higher (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Lava Bold N1 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $79 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Lava Bold N1 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 309.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Crest
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 28 points (50/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Lava Bold N1 4G — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Crest leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Crest leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest 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 HMD Crest (81/100 vs 43/100).