Category Breakdown
TCL A3
vivo Y65
Performance
62.653.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
31.256.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
48.849.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.534.9
Summary
- The TCL A3 features a slightly bulkier build with a weight of 171g and dimensions of 145.8 x 71.1 x 9.9 mm, while the vivo Y65 is lighter at 157g and slimmer at 153.6 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm, incorporating a glass front.
- Both phones have a 5.5-inch display, but the TCL A3 uses a TFT LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the vivo Y65's IPS LCD at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the TCL A3 is powered by a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 in the vivo Y65.
- The camera on the vivo Y65 is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor versus the 8 MP on the TCL A3, although both can record 1080p video.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery and run on different Android versions, with the TCL A3 using Android 11 and the vivo Y65 on Android 7.1, which may affect the software experience and features available.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL A3
vivo Y65
General
Release Date
2021
2017
Announced
2021
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
TFT LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 308
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.8 x 71.1 x 9.9 mm (5.74 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
153.6 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm (6.05 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight
171 g
157 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Gold, Matte Black, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 7.1 (Nougat), Funtouch 3.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

