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TCL 403#5166

Released: 2023, January 05

TCL 403

Overall Score

29.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5166)29.0
Performance(#4311)60.2
Camera(#8520)19.1
Display(#8945)29.0
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4095)50.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring TCL 403

Short Review

  • The TCL 403 features a straightforward design with dimensions of 159.2 x 78.2 x 9.6 mm and a weight of 182 grams, available in Prime Black and Mauve Mist colors.
  • It has a 6.0-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 179 ppi and a 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset, with a quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and options for 1GB or 2GB of RAM alongside 32GB of internal storage.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging support.
  • Running on Android 12 (Go edition), the software is optimized for lower-end hardware.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
  • The device does not offer stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Overall, the TCL 403 is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday tasks.

Specifications

General

Release Date2023, January 05
Announced2023, January 05
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6"
TypeTFT LCD
Resolution480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~179 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory32GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AFor5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm - T431Q only
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.8or2 MP, f/2.8 - T431Q only
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps or 720p@30fps (T431Q only)
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions159.2 x 78.2 x 9.6 mm (6.27 x 3.08 x 0.38 in)
Weight182 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsPrime Black, Mauve Mist
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 12 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer