Lava Bold N1 4G vs Lava Play Ultra
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $79 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 22/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $175
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 200g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 31 points higher (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; 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 Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (71/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $96. Lava Bold N1 4G was $96 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (71/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 31 points (53/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 9/100).