Category Breakdown
TCL Ion X
vivo V3
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.456.4
Summary
- The TCL Ion X features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the vivo V3's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ion X is powered by a Mediatek Helio G25 chipset, while the V3 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616, with both having 3GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the V3 offers an 8 MP front camera compared to the Ion X's 5 MP.
- The Ion X has a larger 3000 mAh battery capacity versus the V3's 2550 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Ion X runs on a more recent Android version with TCL UI, while the V3 operates on Android 5.1 with Funtouch 2.5, indicating a more outdated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL Ion X
vivo V3
General
Release Date
2023, January 26
2016
Announced
2023, January 26
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide) 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.1, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.3
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2550 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.5 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm (6.16 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
143.6 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
177.4 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android, TCL UI
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
OS Version
Android, TCL UI
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

