Lava Bold N1 4G vs TCL 60
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL 60 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $79 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 leads — 43/100 vs 22/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 153,667); the TCL 60 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
TCL 60
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $179
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes TCL 60 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the TCL 60, the TCL 60 scores 21 points higher (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 leads (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 leads (32/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, TCL 60 — 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 60 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | TCL 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
TCL 60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and TCL 60, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Lava Bold N1 4G was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (43/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL 60?
The TCL 60 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 21 points (43/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the TCL 60?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the TCL 60 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL 60?
The TCL 60 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL 60?
The TCL 60 leads on performance (43/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the TCL 60?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 60 (43/100 vs 9/100).