Lava Bold N1 4G vs Poco C65
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $79 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C65 is faster in AnTuTu (348,562 vs 153,667); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
Poco C65
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $99
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 348562 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 375 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1031 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the Poco C65, the Poco C65 scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 leads (25/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; 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 Poco C65 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (25/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C65 leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Lava Bold N1 4G was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (25/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco C65?
The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Lava Bold N1 4G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Poco C65?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco C65?
The Poco C65 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco C65?
The Poco C65 leads on performance (25/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the Poco C65?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco C65 (30/100 vs 10/100).