The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
TCL K70, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 429,000
- against 248,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- against IP54
Oppo A5i, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 750 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 394 ppi
- against 256 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 429,000 Best value | 248,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 660 cores plus 4 × 2.1 GHz Kryo 660 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey | Red, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 79.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 167.7 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Leather | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP64 Best value | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh Best value | 5,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 46 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 750 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 1,604 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi | 394 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years Best value | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | K70 | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T522A | — |
