HMD Skyline vs Lava Bold N1 Pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Lava Bold N1 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 36/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N1 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 333,647); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Lava Bold N1 Pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Lava Bold N1 Pro, the HMD Skyline scores 26 points higher (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Lava Bold N1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $79 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Lava Bold N1 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Lava Bold N1 Pro by 139.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (53/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (75/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro by 26 points (62/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Lava Bold N1 Pro — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Lava Bold N1 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 30/100).