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TCL 305i

3.0 NeoScore #5520 of 6247

Launched October 2022

Overview

NeoScore

3.0

#5520 of 6247

Design & display
5.1
Performance & hardware
1.4
Camera
3.0
Connectivity
3.4
Battery & charging
3.5

Strengths

  • At 173 g, its weight is among the best of phones from its time.

Weak points

  • Its 2 GB of RAM is among the lowest amounts of its time.
  • Its 4,000 mAh battery is among the smallest of its time.
  • Its 10 W charging is slower than that of most phones from its time.
Display
6.52″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
Design
173 g75 mm164.7 mm8.6 mm
Performance
MediaTek MT6739Quad-Core2 GB RAM32 GB / 64 GB
AnTuTu
50,300Better than 5% of phones
Battery
4,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

TCL 305i technical sheet

The TCL 305i suits people looking for a basic phone for everyday essentials who value a light device. Its main trade-offs are limited memory, a modest camera, and battery capacity and charging that fall short of most phones from its time. This configuration has 2 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, which is expandable. The phone is also sold as 2 GB / 32 GB, so this version has the larger storage option.

Its 6.52-inch IPS LCD has a 720 × 1,600 px resolution and 269 ppi, a lower pixel density than most phones launched around the same time. At 173 g, its weight is among the best of its time. Android 11, Google services, dual SIM, and a 3.5 mm audio jack cover familiar basics. Connectivity is among the weakest of its time; it includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS.

Performance is among the weakest of its time, with a MediaTek MT6739 and 2 GB of RAM. The 13 MP rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture also falls short of most phones from its time, and it has no optical image stabilization. Its 4,000 mAh battery is among the smallest of its time, while 10 W charging is slower than most. With a NeoScore of 3.0, the TCL 305i is a basic option for anyone prioritizing low weight and essential features over performance, photography, and battery capacity.

Technical index

NeoScore

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3.04 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

2 GB / 64 GB / Global

Design & display

5.1

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 269 ppi
4.1
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
0.0
Weight 173 g
8.7
Usable Surface 82 %
7.1
Body Thickness 8.6 mm
6.8

Performance & hardware

1.4

AnTuTu Score 50,300
0.5
RAM Capacity 2 GB
1.0
Processor Process Size 28 nm
1.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 1.3 GHz
2.0
RAM Type LPDDR3
2.5

Camera

3.0

Aperture f/2.2
6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
0.0

Connectivity

3.4

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage
0.0
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
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
2.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2
3.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS
4.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

3.5

Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
5.9
Fast Charge Power 10 W
2.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Removable
0.0

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Design & display
5.05
Performance & hardware
1.44
Camera
3.01
Connectivity
3.4
Battery & charging
3.51
NeoScore rank
#5520 / 6247

TCL

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek MT6739
Processor Process Size
28 nm
Graphics GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Maximum CPU Clock
1.3 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
AnTuTu Score
50,300
CPU Description
4x Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz
Processor Type
Quad-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
2 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR3
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v8

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue
Body Thickness
8.6 mm
Body Width
75 mm
Body Height
164.7 mm
Weight
173 g
Usable Surface
82 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Removable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.52″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
269 ppi
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 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
Wi-Fi Standards
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 Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE

Product codes

EAN
4894461943664
MPN
5164D1-2BLCWE12

305i

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2

Front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
2 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
64 GB
Market codes
Global

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