Lava Bold N1 4G
#3463
TCL 505
#2127Category Breakdown
Lava Bold N1 4G
TCL 505
Performance
65.475.0
Camera
69.283.7
Display
75.173.0
Battery
80.383.5
Build
70.991.7
Overall
72.281.4
Summary
- The Lava Bold N1 4G features a sturdy build with dimensions of 165 x 76.1 x 8.8 mm and weighs 200g, while the TCL 505 is slightly lighter at 190g and has dimensions of 168.3 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm.
- Both smartphones have a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Lava is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, while the TCL utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Helio G36, which may offer better efficiency.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the TCL 505 boasting a 50 MP rear camera compared to the Lava's 13 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Lava at 5000 mAh and the TCL at 5010 mAh, both supporting 10W charging.
- The Lava runs on Android 14 (Go edition), while the TCL operates on a standard Android 14, offering a potentially richer software experience and additional features like stereo speakers and NFC connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Bold N1 4G
TCL 505
General
Release Date
2025, June 04
2024, February 06
Announced
2025, June 04
2024, February 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.75"
6.75"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165 x 76.1 x 8.8 mm (6.50 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
168.3 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
200 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Radiant Black, Sparkling Ivory
Ocean Blue, Space Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 14
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted; market/region dependent), accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes