Realme C3i
#2422
TCL 306
#3361Category Breakdown
Realme C3i
TCL 306
Performance
68.464.9
Camera
47.428.4
Display
69.870.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
71.80.2
Connectivity
51.963.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.141.7
Summary
- The Realme C3i features a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a brightness of 480 nits, while the TCL 306 has a 6.52-inch display at 450 nits, both with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the C3i is powered by the Mediatek Helio G70 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Helio G25 in the TCL 306.
- The C3i has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor, whereas the TCL 306 has a 13 MP main sensor and an additional macro lens.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, but the TCL 306 supports USB Type-C connectivity, unlike the C3i's microUSB.
- The C3i runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, while the TCL 306 operates on Android 12 with TCL UI, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C3i
TCL 306
General
Release Date
2020, June 24
2022, January 31
Announced
2020, June 24
2022, January 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CB Helio G70 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G52 2EEMC2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Frozen Blue, Blazing Red
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 12, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass