HMD Vibe vs Lava Bold N1 4G
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe leads — 27/100 vs 22/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N1 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the HMD Vibe is faster in AnTuTu (424,216 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Lava Bold N1 4G
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 424216 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 412 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1423 vs 846
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 9/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Lava Bold N1 4G, the HMD Vibe scores 5 points higher (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe leads (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Lava Bold N1 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $79 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Lava Bold N1 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 176.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Vibe
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (31/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Vibe edges out the Lava Bold N1 4G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Lava Bold N1 4G — 22/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Bold N1 4G?
The HMD Vibe leads on performance (31/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 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 (31/100 vs 9/100).