TCL A3
#5280
ZTE Avid 579
#6415Category Breakdown
TCL A3
ZTE Avid 579
Performance
62.659.9
Camera
19.12.5
Display
31.231.2
Battery
24.222.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.839.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.523.8
Summary
- The TCL A3 features a slightly larger 5.5-inch display compared to the ZTE Avid 579's 5.45-inch screen, both utilizing TFT LCD technology with the same resolution and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the TCL A3 is powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset with an octa-core CPU, offering better processing capabilities than the ZTE Avid 579's quad-core Helio A20.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the TCL A3 has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Avid 579's 2 MP.
- The TCL A3 also boasts a larger 3000 mAh battery versus the Avid 579's 2660 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the TCL A3 runs on Android 11, while the ZTE Avid 579 operates on Android 10, indicating a more updated software experience for the TCL device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL A3
ZTE Avid 579
General
Release Date
2021
2020, June 24
Announced
2021
2020, June 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
TFT LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
N/A
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2660 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2660 mAh, 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)
147 x 71 x 9.6 mm (5.79 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
171 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
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, LTE
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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity