Redmi A1+ vs TCL K70
The Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $80 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 24/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 155,362); the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A1+
TCL K70
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $149
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A1+ vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 19 points higher (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ leads (66/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi A1+ — 44/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the TCL K70 (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $80 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A1+ and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads Redmi A1+ by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Redmi A1+ was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (44/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the TCL K70 (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A1+ or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 is noticeably better than the Redmi A1+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi A1+ and the TCL K70?
The Redmi A1+ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1+ or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A1+ or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A1+ over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL K70 (44/100 vs 10/100).