Lava Bold N1 4G vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 22/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 153,667); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't; the Lava Bold N1 4G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 238g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 68 points higher (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (91/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 68 points (90/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.