Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G vs realme C100i
Key differences
- The realme C100i launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G (₹14,999 vs ₹15,999).
- The realme C100i has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 6,000mAh.
- The Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G charges faster, at 18W wired against 15W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G | realme C100i |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.2/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Brand | Lava | realme |
| Model | Bold N4 Pro 5G | C100i |
| India launch date | 18 September 2026 | 27 August 2026 |
| First sale | 26 September 2026 | 27 August 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹15,999 | From ₹14,999 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB | 4GB RAM + 64GB · 4GB RAM + 128GB |
| Display | 6.75", LCD, 120Hz | 6.81", LCD, 720x1570, 120Hz, 900 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | UNISOC T8200 | Unisoc T7250 |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main | 8MP main |
| Front camera | Not published | 5MP |
| Rear video | Not published | 1080p@30fps |
| Front video | Not published | 720p@30fps |
| Battery | 6,000mAh | 6,500mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 15W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| eSIM | Not published | No |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16, realme UI |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP64 | Not published |
| Weight | Not published | 210 g |
| Thickness | Not published | 8.7 mm |
| NFC | Not published | No |
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Not published | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | side-mounted |
| Colours | Monaco Blue, Opulent Lilac | Skyline Silver, Midnight Black |
Frequently asked questions
Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G or realme C100i — which is better?
On our spec score the Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G is ahead, 6.2/10 against 5.9/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The realme C100i launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G (₹14,999 vs ₹15,999). The realme C100i has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 6,000mAh.