Side-by-side technical data
TCL Ion X vs Nokia C12 Plus
Comparison between TCL Ion X and Nokia C12 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Ion X | C12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
TCL Ion X, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Weight
- 177.4 g
- against 191 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 185
- against 164
Nokia C12 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Usable Surface
- 83 %
- against 78.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | Unisoc SC9863A1 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 22 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 115,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 185 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 521 | 725 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core processor with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Cyan, Grey, Black, Green, Mint Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 164.8 mm |
| Weight | 177.4 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 78.9 % | 83 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass |
Sensor
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, Virtual Proximity Sensing | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
