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Nokia C100 vs TCL A3

What C100 does better (2) and where A3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nokia C100
Nokia · 2022C100
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
vs
TCL A3
TCL · 2021A3
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $45
2.8Display2.7
2.3Camera2.3
3.9Features2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

C100A3
71.9 × 149.69.771.1 × 145.89.9
C100A3Difference
Height149.6 mm145.8 mm+3.8 mm
Width71.9 mm71.1 mm+0.8 mm
Thickness9.7 mm9.9 mm−0.2 mm

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

Why is C100 better than A3?

  1. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%
  2. Thickness9.7 mm vs 9.9 mm+2%

Why is A3 better than C100?

  1. CPU cores4 vs 82×
  2. Screen-to-body ratio71.3% vs 75.3%+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nokia C100Nokia C100≈ $554.2
TCL A3TCL A3≈ $454.0
Design
Weight—171 g
Thickness9.7 mm9.9 mm
Height149.6 mm145.8 mm
Width71.9 mm71.1 mm
ColoursBlueBlack
Display
Screen size5.4″5.5″
PanelIPS LCDTFT LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,440 px1,440 px
Pixel density295 ppi293 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio71.3%75.3%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6761 Helio A22Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores48
CPU frequency2 GHz2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM3 GB3 GB
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera8 MP8 MP
Main sensor size—1/4.0"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Connectivity
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0microUSB 2.0
USB version2—
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
BarometerYes—
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, barometerAccelerometer, proximity
SAR (head)1.03 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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