The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.5 |
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
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against LPDDR3
TCL 305i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Usable Surface
- 82 %
- against 78.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek MT6739 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8100 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 50,300 |
| 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) | 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | LPDDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 164.7 mm |
| Weight | 177.4 g | 173 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.9 % | 82 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 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, Removable |
Display
| Specification | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | 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 Features | Dual Band | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, Virtual Proximity Sensing | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Ion X | 305i |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE |
