HMD Pulse+ vs Lava Bold N1 Pro
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Lava Bold N1 Pro
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 200g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Lava Bold N1 Pro, the Lava Bold N1 Pro scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. 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 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Lava Bold N1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $79 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Lava Bold N1 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
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 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Lava Bold N1 Pro — 36/100.
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ 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 44/100).