Lava Bold N1 Pro vs Poco C65
The Lava Bold N1 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $79 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 is faster in AnTuTu (348,562 vs 333,647); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 Pro
Poco C65
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 1031
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $99
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 348562 vs 333647
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 Pro vs the Poco C65, the Lava Bold N1 Pro scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 Pro — 68/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; 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 Bold N1 Pro and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 Pro | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 Pro and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C65 leads Lava Bold N1 Pro by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Lava Bold N1 Pro was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Poco C65?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro edges out the Poco C65 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Poco C65?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 Pro over the Poco C65?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Bold N1 Pro (55/100 vs 43/100).