Side-by-side technical data
TCL Ion X vs ZTE Blade A53
Comparison between TCL Ion X and ZTE Blade A53: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Ion X | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against LPDDR4
ZTE Blade A53, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 725
- against 521
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- against 6″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Ion X | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 112,000 |
| 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 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | LPDDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Ion X | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Grey, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | — |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 177.4 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 78.9 % | 81.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | Ion X | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Ion X | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Ion X | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Ion X | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Ion X | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Ion X | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| 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, NFC, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 |
| 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 | Blade A53 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
