Side-by-side technical data
TCL Ion X vs Nokia C21 Plus
Comparison between TCL Ion X and Nokia C21 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Nokia.
The verdict
Your pick: TCL Ion X, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 5.2 |
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)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 177.4 g
- against 191 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 185
- against 164
Nokia C21 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,050 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 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 | — | 109,200 |
| 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 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Cyan, Grey, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 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 % | 82.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,050 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, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.52″ 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 | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Scratch Resistant, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM 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 B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 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 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, 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, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.65 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.4 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Ion X | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | TA-1433, TA-1431, TA-1426, TA-1424 |
