Side-by-side technical data
TCL Ion X vs Realme C30s
Comparison between TCL Ion X and Realme C30s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: TCL Ion X, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 5.1 |
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 186 g
Realme C30s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 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
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 114,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 185 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 521 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core Cortex-A55 CPU with four cores at 1.6 GHz and four 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 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 177.4 g Best value | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 78.9 % | 82.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.5″ 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 | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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, MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, Virtual Proximity Sensing | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Ion X | C30s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX3690 |
