The verdict
Your pick: TCL 205, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 305i, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- against 6.22″
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- against 1,520 px
TCL 205, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6739 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 50,300 | — |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz | Octa-core processor with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.7 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 170.3 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % Best value | 80.7 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Removable | — |
Display
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 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 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | — |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | microUSB |
Audio
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 305i | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 4187D |
