Launch X431 Pro5 and Topdon Phoenix Smart Comparison

 

Topdon Phoenix Smart and Launch X431 PRO5 both with software and kit for trucks, how to decide which one to buy?

 

First of all, check a table comparison below:

Item	Launch X431 PRO5 Smartlink (2024 new version)	Topdon Phoenix Smart
Operating system	Android 10.0	Android 10.0
CPU	2.0GHz 4-core processor	Quad-core 2.0 GHz
RAM	4GB	4G
ROM storage	64GB	128G
Screen	10.1 inch 1280x 800 full HD	10.1 inch, 1280*800 LCD
Battery	7000mAh	12600mAh
WiFi	2.4 and 5Ghz	2.4GHz/5GHz
Camera	front 5MP, Rear 8MP	–
Protocol	CAN-FD, J2534, DOIP	J2534, DoIP, CanFD, D-PDU, and RP1210
Multi-language	Yes English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, Arabic, Danish, Korean, Persian, Serbian, Finnish, Swedish, Czech, Italian	24 Languages English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Hungarian, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Finnish, Greek, Slovak, Romanian, Arabic, Croatian, Slovenian, Czech, Danish, Norwegian
AutoVIN	Yes	Yes
Full Bidirectional Active Test	Yes	Yes
Full system diagnostic	Yes	Yes
Topology mapping	Yes	Yes
Dual diagnostic mode	Yes, local diagnostic mode and super remote diagnostic mode	No
ECU Coding	Yes	Yes
VAG guided function	Yes	Yes
Online programming	BMW Benz	Cloud-Based Programming for over 13 car brands Audi, BMW, Land rover, Jaguar, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota, VW, Subaru, Renault, Seat, Skoda
Service functions	50	34+
Online database	Purchase European professional software license pack in Mall (contains CarSET Pro database)	No
VCI	Smartlink VCI RAM 256M   ROM 8GB   Local Diagnosis: WiFi/BT/USB Type C   SmartLink Remote Diagnosis: WiFi/Ethernet   3.97-inch TFT screen, 320*480 resolution	MDCI Pro CPU: Cortex-A7 + Cortex-M7, Dual Processor Operating System: Linux RAM: 256M ROM: 8G Display: TFT, 3.97”, 320x480Pixels Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz/5GHz, Dual Band Working Temperature: 0℃~50℃（32℉~122℉） Operating Voltage: DC 9~36 V Dimensions: 196 x 135 x 42.8 mm（7.72 x 5.31 x 1.69”) New Protocols Supported: J2534, CAN FD, DOIP, D-PDU, RP1210
Super Remote Diagnostic	Yes, with Smartlink 2.0 and Smartlink remote diagnosis license	No
Connection	Bluetooth (Local diagnosis) Ethernet (remote diagnosis) USB	USB/Bluetooth
FCA Autoauth	Yes	Yes
Passthru J2534 flashing	Yes with Smartlink VCI	Yes with MDCI Pro
DoIP	Yes	Yes
Adaptation/Coding	Yes	Yes
ADAS calibration	Yes, with ADAS add-on module	Yes, with ADAS add-on module
TPMS functions	Yes, with TSGUN/i-TPMS	–
IMMO Programming	Yes with x-prog3 and IMMO Software pack	Yes with T-Ninja Box Immo box
Battery tester	Yes with BST-360	Yes with BTMobile Pros Battery Tester
Videoscope	Yes with VSP-600 VideoScope
Heavy duty module	Yes with HD license and adapters	Yes, with HD add-on module
Update	2 Years of Free Software Upgrades. 1 Year subscription is $350/year./ 2 years subscription $450.	2 Years of Free Software Upgrades, $499 later
Price	$1,199	$2,199

 

In sum:Topdon Phoenix Smart has larger storage and battery capacity.

Topdon Phoenix Smart supports more online programming car brands, Pro5 only does BMW and Mercedes online programming. To program more models you need PAD V/PAD VII.

Pro5 smartlink enables dual mode diagnosis, it also supports super remote diagnostics and have optional online database (need purchase). Topdon does not.

Pro5 also has more special functions and more add-on modules (TPMS, Immo software etc).

Both support full system diagnostic, ecu coding and FCA autoauth. Both have J2534 VCI for OEM programming.

Pro5 software subscription is cheaper than Topdon. The price of the device is also much cheaper than Phoenix Smart.

If you need to program more car brands, go for Topdon. Launch is the more established brand but TopDon is growing fast.  Better option will be a Launch X431 PAD VII.
If your budget is limited, go for the Pro5.

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