Lava Bold N1 4G vs Poco F8
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $79 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 22/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
Poco F8
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $499
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 52 points higher (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Lava Bold N1 4G was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (91/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 52 points (74/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Poco F8?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.