Lava Bold N1 4G vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $79 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 22/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 153,667); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't; the Lava Bold N1 4G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $329
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 35 points higher (57/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 50/100; 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Lava Bold N1 4G was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (63/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 35 points (57/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 10/100).