Lava Bold N1 vs TCL K70
The Lava Bold N1 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $89 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 34/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1
TCL K70
What makes Lava Bold N1 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 2014
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $149
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 9 points higher (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 — 62/100, TCL K70 — 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 TCL K70 and the Lava Bold N1 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the Lava Bold N1 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | — | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.6×8.2 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Lava Bold N1 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 and the Lava Bold N1 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the Lava Bold N1 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 edges out the Lava Bold N1 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 and the TCL K70?
The Lava Bold N1 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL K70 (30/100 vs 10/100).