The verdict
Your pick: TCL 406S, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 406S, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- OS Version
- 13
- against 11
vivo Y21G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 194,000
- against 102,000
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 190 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Helio G70 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | 194,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 417 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,345 |
| CPU Description | 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Purple | Blue, Navy, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164.7 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.51″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| 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, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 406S | Y21G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V2152 |
