Topdon Phoenix Lite series diagnostic scanner comparison: Topdon Phoenix Lite vs Phoenix Lite 2 vs Phoenix Lite 3.
| Item | Phoenix Lite |
Phoenix Lite 2 |
Phoenix Lite 3 |
| Hardware | |||
| CPU | 4-Core 1.3GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz |
| RAM | 2G | 2G | 2G |
| ROM | 32G | 64G | 64G |
| Battery | 4680mAh/3.8v | 12600mAh/3.8v | 12600mAh/3.8v |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 |
| Screen Size | 17.8cm (7 inches) | 20.3cm (8 inches) | 20.3cm (8 inches) |
| Touchscreen | √ | √ | √ |
| Screen Resolution | 1024×600 | 1280×800 | 1280×800 |
| WiFi | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz |
| Camera | Rear 5 MP | Rear 8 MP | Rear 8 MP |
| Communication | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Software | |||
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Read DTCs | √ | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Clear DTCs | √ | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Live Data | √ | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜I/M Readiness | √ | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Freeze Frame Data | √ | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜O2 Sensor Test | √ | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜On Board Monitor Test | √ | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Evap Test (Mode$8) | √ | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Vehicle Information | √ | √ | √ |
| System Support | All systems | All systems | All systems |
| System Diagnostics｜Read ECU Information | √ | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Read DTCs | √ | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Freeze Frame Data | √ | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Clear DTCs | √ | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Data Stream | √ | √ | √ |
| Bi-Directional Control/ Active Test | √ | √ | √ |
| Special Function (inside the control unit) | √ | √ | √ |
| Hot Functions | 28 | 35 | 35 |
| Online Coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Online Programming | × | × | × |
| Flash Hidden Function | √ | √ | √ |
| Gateway Access | FCA SGW | FCA SGW | FCA SGW |
| IMMO | x | Optional | Optional |
| Guided Function | √ | √ | √ |
| Diagnostic Topology Display | x | x | √ |
| AutoVIN | √ | √ | √ |
| SCAN VIN / License | √ | √ | |
| ADVANCED PROTOCOL | |||
| CAN-FD | x | x | √ |
| DoIP | x | x | x |
| J2534 | x | × | √ |
| Others | |||
| Remote Desk | √ | √ | √ |
| Repair Information | √ | √ | √ |
| DTC Look UP | √ | √ | √ |
| Battery Test (12V) | x | Optional | Optional |
| Charging Test (12 / 24V) | x | Optional | Optional |
| Cranking Test (12 / 24V) | x | Optional | Optional |
| WiFi / PC | WiFi / PC | WiFi / PC | |
| Vehicle Coverage | 90+ | 160+ | 160+ |
| Update Method | WiFi | WiFi | |
| Software Update | 2 Years Free | 2 Years Free | 2 Years Free |
| Expand | |||
| Diesel Vehicle Diagnosis (HD) | x | x | x |
| ADAS | x | Optional | Optional |
| Electric Vehicle Diagnostics (EV) | x | x | x |
| T-Ninja Box | x | x | Optional |
| Battery Tester (BT Mobile ProS) | x | Optional | Optional |
| Thermal Imager (TC001) | x | Optional | Optional |
| Oscilloscope | x | Optional | Optional |
In sum:
Phoenix Lite3 is the upgrade version of lite 2 and Lite.
Lite 2 and Lite 3 have same hardware configuration.
Lite 3 adds CAN FD protocol, topology mapping and builti-in CAN FD protocols.
LITE series does not support online programming function.