Lava Bold N1 4G vs Poco F8 Pro
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $79 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 22/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 153,667); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $529
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 57 points higher (79/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Lava Bold N1 4G was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (91/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 57 points (79/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.