Lava Bold N1 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Lava Bold N1 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $89 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 doesn't; the Lava Bold N1 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Lava Bold N1 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $799
- Better portability (58/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.6×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Lava Bold N1 was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Lava Bold N1 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.