Lava Bold N1 Pro vs TCL P80 5G
The Lava Bold N1 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $79 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 5G leads — 55/100 vs 36/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 5G is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 333,647); the TCL P80 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 Pro
TCL P80 5G
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $229
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1335
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 Pro vs the TCL P80 5G, the TCL P80 5G scores 19 points higher (55/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 Pro — 68/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; 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 TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 Pro | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | $79 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 Pro and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 5G 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: $150. Lava Bold N1 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G is noticeably better than the Lava Bold N1 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the TCL P80 5G?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on performance (55/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 Pro over the TCL P80 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the TCL P80 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).