HMD Pulse+ vs Lava Bold N1 4G
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse+ leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Pulse+ is faster in AnTuTu (333,647 vs 153,667); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Lava Bold N1 4G
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 333647 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 846
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 187g vs 200g
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Lava Bold N1 4G, the HMD Pulse+ scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Lava Bold N1 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $79 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Lava Bold N1 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Pulse+ leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 117.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (27/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (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 Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Pulse+ is noticeably better than the Lava Bold N1 4G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Lava Bold N1 4G — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on performance (27/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Lava Bold N1 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Pulse+ (30/100 vs 10/100).