TCL 306
#3361
Xiaomi Poco C3
#3507Category Breakdown
TCL 306
Xiaomi Poco C3
Performance
64.968.1
Camera
28.428.4
Display
70.667.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
63.451.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.740.5
Summary
- The TCL 306 and Xiaomi Poco C3 both feature a similar IPS LCD display at 720 x 1600 pixels, but the Poco C3 has a slightly smaller 6.43-inch size compared to the TCL's 6.52 inches.
- In terms of performance, the Poco C3 is equipped with a Helio G35 chipset, offering a higher clock speed than the Helio G25 in the TCL 306.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera setup, but the Poco C3 has a wider aperture and a different sensor size, which may influence image quality.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, with both supporting 10W charging.
- The TCL 306 runs on Android 12 with TCL UI, while the Poco C3 operates on an older Android 10 with MIUI 12, potentially affecting software experience and updates.
- Build-wise, the Poco C3 is slightly heavier and thicker than the TCL 306.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 306
Xiaomi Poco C3
General
Release Date
2022, January 31
2020, October 06
Announced
2022, January 31
2020, October 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.43"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Arctic Blue, Lime Green, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, TCL UI
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity