Realme C21 vs Lava Bold N1
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Unisoc 9863A | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.75", LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 13MP/5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5000mAh, 10W | ||
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Unisoc 9863A | ||
| Display | 6.5", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.75", LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 13MP/5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5000mAh, 10W | ||
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Cross Blue, Cross Black | Sparkling Ivory, Radiant Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 08, 2021 | May 29, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 14, 2021 | June 04, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,299 | ₹5,999 | ||
| Colors | Cross Blue, Cross Black | Sparkling Ivory, Radiant Black | ||
| Launch | April 08, 2021 | May 29, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 14, 2021 | June 04, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,299 | ₹5,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme C21
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.75 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.75 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Lava Bold N1
| Weight | 190 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 190 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Realme C21
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G35 | 9863A | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | IMG GE8320 | |||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G35 | 9863A | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | IMG GE8320 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme C21
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, Panaroma, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait | HDR, Panaroma, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Operating System
| AI Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI | Android Go | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | |||
| AI Features | ||||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI | Android Go | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme C21
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Single | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama, Portrait | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Single | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama, Portrait | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Lava Bold N1
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 10 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 10 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme C21
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | GSM / WCDMA / LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | GSM / WCDMA / LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Bold N1
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer |
