The verdict
Your pick: TCL 60 SE, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 60 SE, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 245,076 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 420 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.9 % | 85.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h 13 min Best value | 49 h 7 min |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 262 ppi | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Mohs Level 5, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B68 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 60 SE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T517H | T517D |
