Lava Bold N4 Lite vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Lava Bold N4 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $92 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 18/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 153,667); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N4 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N4 Lite
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Lava Bold N4 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $970
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N4 Lite vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 72 points higher (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N4 Lite — 28/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (81/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N4 Lite | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x960 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $92 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N4 Lite
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N4 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x960
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N4 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N4 Lite and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Lava Bold N4 Lite by 96.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $878. Lava Bold N4 Lite was $878 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite (81/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N4 Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Lite by 72 points (90/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N4 Lite and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Bold N4 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N4 Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N4 Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N4 Lite over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.