Lava Bold N1 4G vs TCL P80 5G
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $79 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 5G leads — 55/100 vs 22/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL P80 5G is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the TCL P80 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
TCL P80 5G
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $229
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 846
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the TCL P80 5G, the TCL P80 5G scores 33 points higher (55/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (40/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; 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 P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | $79 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 5G leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Lava Bold N1 4G was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 33 points (55/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the TCL P80 5G?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the TCL P80 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL P80 5G (55/100 vs 9/100).