HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Lava Bold N1 4G

The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $180 and $79. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 22/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 153,667).

The HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

Performance 43
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money 62

Lava Bold N1 4G

Performance 9
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money 40

What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 846
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $180

  • Overall rating 22/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Lava Bold N1 4G, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 26 points higher (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Vibe 2 Pro Lava Bold N1 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Unisoc SC9863A
AnTuTu 528398 153667
Geekbench Single 771 205
Geekbench Multi 1980 846
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2460 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 10W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 14 (Go edition)
NFC no no
Protection — IP54
Dimensions — 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm
Weight 197 g 200 g
Launch price $180 $79

Camera comparison

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera

Lava Bold N1 4G

  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Lava Bold N1 4G

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Lava Bold N1 4G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Lava Bold N1 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Vibe 2 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 6300
48/100
528398 AnTuTu
Lava Bold N1 4G Unisoc SC9863A
22/100 -243.9%
153667 AnTuTu

HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 243.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

$180

Lava Bold N1 4G

$79

Launch price difference: $101. Lava Bold N1 4G was $101 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (43/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (66/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (39/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Bold N1 4G?

The HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Lava Bold N1 4G?

The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Bold N1 4G — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Bold N1 4G?

The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Bold N1 4G?

The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on performance (43/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Lava Bold N1 4G?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (43/100 vs 9/100).