Launched in September 2025, the Lava Bold N1 5G targets India’s price-sensitive market with 5G connectivity in very budget price. This Indian brand phone emphasizes clean Android 15 software and reliable performance, making it ideal for first-time 5G users.
Phone measures 165.9 x 76.6 x 8.2mm and weighs 198g, featuring a glossy plastic back and available in two colors.
6.75-inch IPS LCD Display
The Lava Bold N1 5G features a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio, achieving about 260 ppi density and 86.6% screen-to-body ratio. IPS LCD panel with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate helps for better scrolling and animations.
The 6.75 inches notch design with 2.5D curved glass helps for enhanced durability and viewing, while16M colors suitable for everyday use like streaming and browsing.
Unisoc Processor with Android 15
The Lava Bold N1 5G is powered by the Unisoc T765 chipset, built on a 6nm process for efficient performance in budget 5G tasks. The Octa-core CPU had two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.3 GHz for high-performance tasks and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.1 GHz for efficiency. Mali-G57 MC2 GPU handles everyday gaming and multimedia smoothly.
Phone runs stock Android 15 out of the box, promising one major OS update and two years of security patches without bloatware.
5000mAh Battery with 10W Charging
The Lava Bold N1 5G houses a 5000mAh Li-Ion battery, designed for extended daily usage in budget 5G scenarios. This battery pack offers up to 30 hours of talk time, 340 hours standby, and 625 minutes of video playback under tested conditions.
Phone supports 10W wired charging via Type-C port, with full charge (0-100%) taking about 185 minutes with the 10W in-box charger.
13MP Rear with 5MP Selfie Camera
The Lava Bold N1 5G features a single 13MP wide rear camera with LED flash, HDR, and panorama support. It records 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 30fps videos, which stands out for a budget 5G phone in India. A 13MP primary sensor handles Portrait, Night, Pro, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, and QR code modes for versatile daily photography.
Phone comes with a 5MP front selfie camera which supports selfies and video calls with screen flash for low-light usability.
4GB RAM with Up to 128GB Storage
The Lava Bold N1 5G offers 4GB physical LPDDR4X RAM, expandable virtually by an additional 4GB for smoother multitasking in budget usage. RAM is paired with options of 64GB or 128GB for UFS 2.2 storage. Phone supports microSD card for storage expansion up to 1TB.
Dust Protection, Fingerprint Sensor and Face Unlock
The Lava Bold N1 5G carries an IP54 rating, providing dust protection against limited dust ingress and water resistance to splashes from any direction.
Lava Bold N1 5G support side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking, paired with face unlock via the front camera for added convenience.
Android 15 ensure 2-3 years of security updates, ensuring timely patches against vulnerabilities without bloatware.
Sensors like accelerometer enhance motion-based security features, while the clean stock OS minimizes risks from third-party apps.
Connectivity and Color Options
The Lava Bold N1 5G supports comprehensive 5G connectivity across major networks, with dual Nano-SIM slots for versatile usage. Along-with 5G, phone supports bands like 4G, 3G, 2G LTE , ensuring wide coverage.
Phone support Wi-Fi 802.11 dual-band with hotspot support for fast internet sharing while Bluetooth Version 4.2 with A2DP and LE for stable device pairing.
USB Type-C with OTG support for file transfers and peripherals. Additionally phone support FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS (with GLONASS). Phone does not support NFC for contactless payment.
The Lava Bold N1 5G is available in two color options in India: Champagne Gold and Royal Blue
Price Under ₹10,000
Lava Bold N1 5G is priced at ₹7,499 for the base variant of 4GB RAM and 64GB storage while it is priced at ₹7,999 for the higher variant of 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Phone is available on major online platforms and Lava stores.