Lava Bold N1 Pro vs Poco C85
The Lava Bold N1 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $79 and $100. Both devices score the same overall rating of 36/100. Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Poco C85 is faster in AnTuTu (348,562 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 Pro
Poco C85
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $100
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 348562 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 419 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
The Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Poco C85 received the same MobileRank rating — 36/100. Value score: Lava Bold N1 Pro — 68/100, Poco C85 — 60/100; 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 Poco C85 and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). 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, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 Pro | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 Pro and Poco C85, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 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: $21. Lava Bold N1 Pro was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
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, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Poco C85?
Both devices scored 36/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco C85 (29/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Poco C85?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco C85 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 Pro over the Poco C85?
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).