Lava Bold N1 vs Redmi K100
The Lava Bold N1 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 doesn't; the Lava Bold N1 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1
Redmi K100
What makes Lava Bold N1 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 234g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (58/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (58/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 and the Redmi K100?
The Lava Bold N1 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.