Lava Bold N1 Pro vs Lava Play Ultra
The Lava Bold N1 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $79 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 36/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 333,647); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 Pro doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 Pro
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $175
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 200g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 Pro vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 17 points higher (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 Pro — 68/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; 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 Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 Pro | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 Pro and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Lava Bold N1 Pro by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $96. Lava Bold N1 Pro was $96 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Lava Bold N1 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 Pro over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).