The verdict
Your pick: TCL 406S, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | 406S | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 406S, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 406S | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | — |
| CPU Description | 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | 406S | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Purple | Lavender, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.7 mm | 164.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | — |
Battery
| Specification | 406S | 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, Non-Removable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 406S | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD |
Sensor
| Specification | 406S | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 406S | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 406S | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, 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 B1, 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 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 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 406S | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 406S | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T506D |
