TCL Plex
#2273
ZTE Blade X1 5G
#2157Category Breakdown
TCL Plex
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Performance
81.483.5
Camera
57.747.4
Display
58.958.9
Battery
27.228.1
Build
78.767.9
Connectivity
62.874.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.351.3
Summary
- The TCL Plex features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, providing a premium feel, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G has a similar glass front but uses a plastic back and frame, making it slightly less robust.
- Both devices have a 6.5-inch and 6.53-inch IPS LCD display, respectively, with identical resolutions and 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the TCL Plex is powered by the Snapdragon 675, whereas the ZTE Blade X1 5G utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 765G, which supports 5G connectivity.
- Camera capabilities are similar with both offering a 48 MP main sensor, but the Blade X1 5G includes additional lenses for ultrawide and macro photography, while the Plex has a higher resolution selfie camera at 24 MP compared to the Blade's 16 MP.
- The Blade X1 5G also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Plex's 3820 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the TCL Plex initially runs Android 9.0 but is upgradable to Android 10, while the Blade X1 5G ships with Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL Plex
ZTE Blade X1 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2021, January 26
Announced
2019
2021, January 26
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Visible Blade X1 5G
Display
Size
6.53"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 612
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm2 MP, f/1.8
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3820 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3820 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 32 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.2 x 76.6 x 8 mm (6.39 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
164 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
192 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Obsidian Black, Opal White
Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity