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BLU A5L vs TCL A3

What A5L does better (2) and where A3 wins (15) — every spec side by side.

BLU A5L
BLU · 2021A5L
3.7Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
TCL A3
TCL · 2021A3
4.0Score
15 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.2Display2.7
2.0Camera2.3
2.9Features2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

A5LA3
64.5 × 124.510.671.1 × 145.89.9
A5LA3Difference
Height124.5 mm145.8 mm−21.3 mm
Width64.5 mm71.1 mm−6.6 mm
Thickness10.6 mm9.9 mm+0.7 mm
Weight118 g171 g−53 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is A5L better than A3?

  1. Weight118 g vs 171 g+45%
  2. Dual SIMYes · A3: No

Why is A3 better than A5L?

  1. Battery capacity1,400 mAh vs 3,000 mAh2.1×
  2. RAM1 GB vs 3 GB3×
  3. Main camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
  4. Storage (max)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
  5. Selfie camera2 MP vs 5 MP2.5×
  6. CPU frequency1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz+43%
  7. Screen size4″ vs 5.5″+38%
  8. Pixel density233 ppi vs 293 ppi+26%
  9. CPU cores4 vs 82×
  10. Storage (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
  11. Max video720p vs 1080p
  12. Resolution (width)480 px vs 720 px+50%
Specifications

Side by side

BLU A5LBLU A5L≈ $453.7
TCL A3TCL A3≈ $454.0
Design
Weight118 g171 g
Thickness10.6 mm9.9 mm
Height124.5 mm145.8 mm
Width64.5 mm71.1 mm
ColoursBlack, Blue, RedBlack
Display
Screen size4″5.5″
PanelTFT LCDTFT LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)480 px720 px
Resolution (height)800 px1,440 px
Pixel density233 ppi293 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio56.7%75.3%
Performance
Chipset—Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22
Chip maker—MediaTek
Process—12 nm
CPU cores48
CPU frequency1.4 GHz2 GHz
GPU—PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM1 GB3 GB
Storage (max)16 GB32 GB
Storage (base)16 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera5 MP8 MP
Main sensor size—1/4.0"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video720p1080p
Selfie camera2 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity1,400 mAh3,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Connectivity
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth4.15
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10 (Go edition)Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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