The verdict
Your pick: TCL 305i, ahead on Design & display, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 0.6 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 305i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 2,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- against 1 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 215 ppi
TCL TCL 201, if you care about…
- Weight
- 134 g
- against 173 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6739 | MediaTek MT6739 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | PowerVR GE8100 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 50,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 456 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,499 |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz | — |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB Best value | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 9.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 65.7 mm |
| Body Height | 164.7 mm | 137.6 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 134 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % Best value | 71.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 960 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 215 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | — | 4G, LTE, GSM |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 305i | TCL 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | — |
