TCL A3
#4972
ZTE Blade A33s
#5018Category Breakdown
TCL A3
ZTE Blade A33s
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
67.567.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.755.6
Summary
- The TCL A3 features a compact 5.5-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A33s has a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 480 x 1014 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the TCL A3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset, offering slightly better processing capabilities compared to the ZTE's Unisoc SC9863A.
- The camera on the TCL A3 is superior with an 8 MP rear camera versus the ZTE's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The TCL A3 has a smaller 3000 mAh battery compared to the ZTE Blade A33s's 4000 mAh, which may provide longer usage time for the latter.
- Software-wise, the TCL A3 runs on Android 11, while the ZTE Blade A33s operates on a more recent Android 12 (Go edition), potentially offering a more optimized experience for lower-end hardware.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL A3
ZTE Blade A33s
General
Release Date
2021
2023
Announced
2021
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.3"
Type
TFT LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
480 x 1014 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~178 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP (interpolated to 8 MP), AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP (interpolated to 5 MP)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.8 x 71.1 x 9.9 mm (5.74 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
160 x 78 x 10.3 mm (6.30 x 3.07 x 0.41 in)
Weight
171 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
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, 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
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 11
Android 12 (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 11
Android 12 (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted, optional), accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes