Side-by-side technical data
TCL Ion X vs Nokia C12 Pro
Comparison between TCL Ion X and Nokia C12 Pro: 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
TCL Ion X, if you care about…
- 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)
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 185
- against 164
Nokia C12 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 64 GB Best value |
| 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 CPU with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Cyan, Grey, Mint Green, Green, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 177.4 g | 177.4 g |
| Usable Surface | 78.9 % | 80.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic, Metal |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 278 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen, IPS LCD |
Sensor
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| 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, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Ion X | C12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
