Lava Bold N1 4G vs Poco C85
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $79 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 22/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C85 is faster in AnTuTu (348,562 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
Poco C85
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $100
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 348562 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 419 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the Poco C85, the Poco C85 scores 14 points higher (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 leads (29/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, Poco C85 — 60/100; 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 C85 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (29/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and Poco C85, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 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: $21. Lava Bold N1 4G was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (29/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco C85?
The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Lava Bold N1 4G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Poco C85?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Poco C85 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco C85?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco C85?
The Poco C85 leads on performance (29/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the Poco C85?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Poco C85 (29/100 vs 9/100).