Lava Bold N1 4G vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $79 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 22/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 153,667); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 4G doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $450
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 51 points higher (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (70/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (66/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $371. Lava Bold N1 4G was $371 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (70/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (66/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G by 51 points (73/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.