Lava Bold N1 5G
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Design13
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Rear Camera12
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks3
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Key Specs
Performance
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Unisoc T765 -
Octa core (2.3 GHz, Dual Core + 2.1 GHz, Hexa Core) -
4 GB / 6 GB RAM
Display
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6.75 inches (17.15 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1600 px (HD+) -
90 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with notch
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 13 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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5 MP -
Screen flash
Battery
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5000 mAh -
18W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
64 GB / 128 GB Storage, Expandable upto 1 TB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Lava Bold N1 5G Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
The Lava Bold N1 5G can be a wise purchase for those willing to experience 5G internet on a budget, while gaining reliable performance and clean software for basic and day-to-day tasks. The large display panel and great battery optimisation also add to the experience of using the phone for streaming content on mobile data. However, the cameras underperform compared to its 4G smartphone rivals.
Pros
- 5G capability on budget
- Clean, ad-free software
- Good battery life
- 2 OS upgrades
Cons
- Slow charging speeds
- Weak cameras
Sturdy frame, glossy rear
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The Lava Bold N1 5G, like many smartphones in its class, features a plastic build. While we received the Champagne Gold colour shade for review, the phone also comes in a Royal Blue option. Both colour variants deploy a glossy back panel, which quickly attracts fingerprints and smudges upon picking up the phone and using it for several minutes.
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A display with sufficient vibrancy
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Coming to the visual experience, the Lava Bold N1 5G features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display, which offers a decent experience for the price. The display has a resolution of 720 x 1600 (HD+) pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling the UI elements a tad smoother. I found the panel to have sufficient vibrancy and brightness when watching YouTube videos, while the details felt lacking, but that's to be expected from a sub-Rs 8,000 phone.
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Performance that delivers
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Under the hood, the Lava Bold N1 5G rocks an Unisoc T765 processor, paired with LPDDR4X RAM type and UFS 2.2 storage speeds. Our review unit featured 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, while the handset also comes in a 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration.
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Clean software, but not modern
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The performance on the Lava Bold N1 5G is aided by the clean and light stock Android software. The phone follows the footsteps of the previously launched Lava smartphones by keeping the software bereft of any bloatware or ads whatsoever. The software version is Android 15, and surprisingly, the handset is promised to receive two Android upgrades and three years of security updates.
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Cameras need improvement
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Flipping the phone over to its back, you can find a 13MP main camera, an LED flashlight, an unnamed lens, and a large "5G" branding at the top left corner. The rear camera can capture workable shots for the price; however, I found the outputs from the Infinix Smart 10 to be better. The Lava Bold N1 5G struggles with exposure control in good lighting conditions, so I often found myself manually controlling the exposure by tapping on the viewfinder.
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Top-notch battery endurance with slow charging
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Just like its 4G counterpart, the Lava Bold N1 5G offers a respectable battery backup for daily usage. I was able to get over 3 hours of screen time over a period of five days, which indicates excellent idle endurance. In our PCMark battery lab test, the Bold N1 5G was able to last 12 hours and 3 minutes from 100 to 20 percent. These numbers are better than the Infinix Smart 10, which has the same 5,000mAh battery.
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Verdict
The Lava Bold N1 5G can be a wise purchase for those willing to experience 5G internet on a budget, while gaining reliable performance and clean software for basic and day-to-day tasks. The large display panel and great battery optimisation also add to the experience of using the phone for streaming content on mobile data. However, the cameras underperform compared to its 4G smartphone rivals.
- 5G capability on budget
- Clean, ad-free software
- Good battery life
- 2 OS upgrades
Pros
- Slow charging speeds
- Weak cameras
Cons
The Lava Bold N1 5G, like many smartphones in its class, features a plastic build. While we received the Champagne Gold colour shade for review, the phone also comes in a Royal Blue option. Both colour variants deploy a glossy back panel, which quickly attracts fingerprints and smudges upon picking up the phone and using it for several minutes.
Read MoreComing to the visual experience, the Lava Bold N1 5G features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display, which offers a decent experience for the price. The display has a resolution of 720 x 1600 (HD+) pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling the UI elements a tad smoother. I found the panel to have sufficient vibrancy and brightness when watching YouTube videos, while the details felt lacking, but that's to be expected from a sub-Rs 8,000 phone.
Read MoreUnder the hood, the Lava Bold N1 5G rocks an Unisoc T765 processor, paired with LPDDR4X RAM type and UFS 2.2 storage speeds. Our review unit featured 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, while the handset also comes in a 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration.
Read MoreThe performance on the Lava Bold N1 5G is aided by the clean and light stock Android software. The phone follows the footsteps of the previously launched Lava smartphones by keeping the software bereft of any bloatware or ads whatsoever. The software version is Android 15, and surprisingly, the handset is promised to receive two Android upgrades and three years of security updates.
Read MoreFlipping the phone over to its back, you can find a 13MP main camera, an LED flashlight, an unnamed lens, and a large "5G" branding at the top left corner. The rear camera can capture workable shots for the price; however, I found the outputs from the Infinix Smart 10 to be better. The Lava Bold N1 5G struggles with exposure control in good lighting conditions, so I often found myself manually controlling the exposure by tapping on the viewfinder.
Read MoreJust like its 4G counterpart, the Lava Bold N1 5G offers a respectable battery backup for daily usage. I was able to get over 3 hours of screen time over a period of five days, which indicates excellent idle endurance. In our PCMark battery lab test, the Bold N1 5G was able to last 12 hours and 3 minutes from 100 to 20 percent. These numbers are better than the Infinix Smart 10, which has the same 5,000mAh battery.
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Lava Bold N1 5G Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | September 5, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 2 Years |
| Security Updates | 3 Years |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Unisoc T765 | |||
| Processor | Octa core (2.3 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2.1 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 6 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MP2 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.75 inches (17.15 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 260 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 86.59 % |
| Screen Protection | No |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 165.85 mm |
| Width | 76.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IP54 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||
| OIS | No | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 4k @30 fps | |||||
| Video Recording Features | Short Video Mode | |||||
Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Max Zoom Supported
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer |
Lava Bold N1 5G User Reviews
Lava Bold N1 5G Key Highlights
| Processor | Unisoc T765 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB 4 GB RAM + 128 GB 6 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.75", 720 x 1600 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
Lava Bold N1 5G Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Lava Bold N1 5G (4 GB + 64 GB) | ₹9,999 |
| Lava Bold N1 5G (4 GB + 128 GB) | ₹9,999 |
| Lava Bold N1 5G (6 GB + 128 GB) | ₹13,999 |
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