Lava Bold N1 4G vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $79 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 153,667); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't; the Lava Bold N1 4G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $729
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Lava Bold N1 4G was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (97/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.