The verdict
Your pick: TCL 405, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 405, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue | Lavender, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 165.2 mm | 164.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 84.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 305 | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6102D, 5164D | T506D |
