Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
183 g |
| thickness |
8.5 mm |
| width |
73.9 mm |
| height |
162.4 mm |
| volume |
102.01156 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP64 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Lava Bold 5G offers a balanced design with a water-resistant build and an IP64 rating, making it suitable for some exposure to water and dust. It weighs 183g and has dimensions of 162.4mm in height, 73.9mm in width, and a thickness of 8.5mm, resulting in a compact form with a volume of 102.01 cm³. The device does not feature a rugged build or a folding design, maintaining a standard smartphone structure for daily use.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.67" |
| pixel density |
395 ppi |
| resolution |
1080 x 2400 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Lava Bold 5G features a 6.67″ OLED/AMOLED display, delivering vibrant colors and deep contrasts with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 px. It offers a pixel density of 395 ppi for sharp visuals and supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for fluid interactions. However, the display does not include branded damage-resistant glass, HDR10, or Dolby Vision support, nor does it have an Always-On display or a secondary screen.
Performance:
| internal storage |
128GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
421000 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| GPU name |
Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
2012 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
782 |
| GPU clock speed |
950 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
2133 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
6 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
17.07 GB/s |
| L2 cache |
1 MB |
| L1 cache |
512 KB |
| maximum memory amount |
12GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| DDR memory version |
4 |
| L3 cache |
2 MB |
The Lava Bold 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and features 8GB of RAM for smooth multitasking. It offers 128GB of internal storage for ample space. With a CPU clock speed of 2 x 2.4 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz, the device performs efficiently. The Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU with a clock speed of 950 MHz provides good graphics performance. The device supports 64-bit processing and features DirectX 12, ensuring solid performance for gaming and multitasking.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
64 & 2 MP |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
16MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| video recording (main camera) |
1080 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Lava Bold 5G features a 64MP and 2MP dual-lens main camera for detailed photography, complemented by a 16MP front camera for high-quality selfies. It supports phase-detection autofocus and manual exposure, allowing for more precise control over your shots. The main camera can record video at 1080 x 30 fps, and offers features like slow-motion video, HDR mode, and panorama shots, while the front camera lacks a flash.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 14 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✕ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Lava Bold 5G runs on Android 14, offering a range of useful features for enhanced privacy and customization. It includes location privacy options, camera/microphone access control, and clipboard warnings. Users can enjoy dark mode, dynamic theming, and theme customization for a personalized experience. The device supports split screen, PiP, Live Text, and full-page screenshots, making multitasking and media sharing easier.
Battery:
| battery power |
5000 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
33W |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Lava Bold 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh rechargeable battery, offering long-lasting power. It supports 33W fast charging, ensuring quick recharges, but lacks wireless charging. The device also features a battery level indicator and comes with a charger, though the battery is not removable.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✕ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The device does not include a 3.5mm audio jack or stereo speakers, nor does it support advanced audio technologies like aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD. Additionally, it lacks a radio feature, offering a more basic audio experience without these features.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
April 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.2 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
3300 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device supports 5G connectivity and includes features like Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) support, a Bluetooth 5.2 connection, and an external memory slot for expandable storage. It also comes with a USB Type-C port, NFC, GPS, a compass, and a fingerprint scanner for added security. Other notable features include a gyroscope, accelerometer, and the ability to use dual SIM cards, though it lacks emergency SOS via satellite and other advanced sensors like a barometer or infrared sensor.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✓ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device features a curved display and includes a video light for enhanced lighting in videos. However, it does not have sapphire glass for the display, nor does it include an e-paper display.