Blackview A52
#4153
TCL 406
#3125Category Breakdown
Blackview A52
TCL 406
Performance
62.653.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.567.5
Battery
36.533.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.363.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
35.843.6
Summary
- The Blackview A52 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the TCL 406 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, both offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A52 is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset with a lower clock speed compared to the TCL's octa-core CPU, which operates at higher frequencies, providing potentially better performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, but the TCL 406 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor.
- The A52 has a larger 5180 mAh battery, whereas the TCL 406 has a 5000 mAh battery but supports 10W charging.
- The A52 runs on Android 12 with Doke OS G0 3.0, while the TCL 406 is equipped with Android 13 and features stereo speakers, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A52
TCL 406
General
Release Date
2022, November 22
2023, February 26
Announced
2022, November 22
2023, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MPother unspecified camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5180 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5180 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.2 x 62 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.44 x 0.36 in)
164.7 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
183.6 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Polar Night, Vitality Green, Ice Blue
Dark Grey, Lavender Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Doke OS G0 3.0
Android 13
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Unspecified
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer