Lava Bold N1 Pro vs Redmi 17C
The Lava Bold N1 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $79 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi 17C is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 Pro
Redmi 17C
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $100
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 Pro vs the Redmi 17C, the Lava Bold N1 Pro scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 Pro — 68/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; 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 Redmi 17C and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 Pro | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 Pro and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17C leads Lava Bold N1 Pro by 7.0% 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 Redmi 17C and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Lava Bold N1 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro edges out the Redmi 17C by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 Pro over the Redmi 17C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Bold N1 Pro (30/100 vs 10/100).