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TCL

TCL 406

Launched February 2023

Overview

Strengths

  • The storage can be expanded.

Weak points

  • Its 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage are among the lowest figures of its time.
  • Its 267 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
  • Its 1/3″ sensor is among the smallest of its time; the camera has 13 MP resolution.
Display
6.6″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px
Design
190 g75.4 mm164.7 mm9 mm
Performance
Octa-Core3 GB RAM32 GB
Battery
5,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 13

Editorial report

TCL 406 technical sheet

The TCL 406 may suit someone looking for a straightforward phone with expandable storage, as long as they do not need much built-in memory. Its 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage are among the lowest figures of phones from its time, though the storage can be expanded. That limited memory is the main consideration when weighing this model.

The IPS LCD display measures 6.6 inches and has a resolution of 720 × 1612 px. Overall, the display is typical among phones launched around the same time, but its 267 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most. The 13 MP camera also trails most phones of its time, and its 1/3″ sensor is among the smallest. It records video at 1080p and 30 fps. The front camera has 5 MP resolution.

The 5000 mAh battery has typical capacity, while 10 W charging is slower than on most phones from its time. Connectivity is worse than most, although the phone includes NFC, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-band Wi-Fi, and GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou. It also has Android 13, stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Overall, the TCL 406 is a basic option for someone who values expandable storage and these connections, but its memory, camera and charging figures are significant compromises.

Technical index

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406

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Technical specifications

Performance

Graphics GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Maximum CPU Clock
2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
32 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Processor Type
Octa-Core
RAM Capacity
3 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Grey, Lavender
Body Thickness
9 mm
Body Width
75.4 mm
Body Height
164.7 mm
Weight
190 g
Usable Surface
84.3 %
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Po
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.6″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,612 px
Display Pixel Density
267 ppi
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer

Software

Operating System
Android 13
OS Family
Android
OS Version
13

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
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 Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers

Technical

Model numbers
T506K

Features

Built-in functions
Virtual proximity sensing

406

Camera system

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

1

TCL 406 rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Flash Type
LED
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash
2

TCL 406 front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/5″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/5″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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