Lava Bold N4 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Lava Bold N4 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $92 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 153,667); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N4 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N4 Lite
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Lava Bold N4 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $799
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N4 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 9/100). 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 N4 Lite — 28/100, 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 N4 Lite (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (92/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N4 Lite | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x960 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $92 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N4 Lite
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N4 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x960
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N4 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N4 Lite and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Lava Bold N4 Lite by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $707. Lava Bold N4 Lite was $707 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (99/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (99/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (92/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N4 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N4 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Lava Bold N4 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N4 Lite 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 N4 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N4 Lite 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.