Lava Bold N1 4G vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Lava Bold N1 4G (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $79 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40c leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Spark 40c is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 4G
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Lava Bold N1 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $102
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 4G vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Tecno Spark 40c scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40c leads (30/100 vs 9/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 4G — 40/100, Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100; 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 Spark 40c notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (30/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Tecno Spark 40c are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 4G | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.8 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | $79 | $102 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 4G and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40c leads Lava Bold N1 4G by 57.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $23. Lava Bold N1 4G was $23 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40c notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 4G (30/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Tecno Spark 40c are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Tecno Spark 40c is noticeably better than the Lava Bold N1 4G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 4G and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Bold N1 4G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 4G or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Tecno Spark 40c leads on performance (30/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 4G over the Tecno Spark 40c?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Tecno Spark 40c (30/100 vs 9/100).