Lava Bold N1 4G vs TCL 50 LE
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $79 and $92. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 50 LE leads — 30/100 vs 22/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Bold N1 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the TCL 50 LE is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
TCL 50 LE
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $92
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 690 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1736 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the TCL 50 LE, the TCL 50 LE scores 8 points higher (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 LE leads (40/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G leads (43/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, TCL 50 LE — 52/100; 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 TCL 50 LE significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (40/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 50 LE and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | TCL 50 LE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $92 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and TCL 50 LE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 50 LE leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $13. Lava Bold N1 4G was $13 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 LE significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (40/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 50 LE and the Lava Bold N1 4G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL 50 LE?
The TCL 50 LE edges out the Lava Bold N1 4G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the TCL 50 LE — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL 50 LE?
The TCL 50 LE leads on performance (40/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the TCL 50 LE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 50 LE (40/100 vs 9/100).