TCL 306
#3361
TCL 406
#3125Category Breakdown
TCL 306
TCL 406
Performance
64.953.8
Camera
28.419.1
Display
70.667.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
63.463.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
41.743.6
Summary
- The TCL 306 and TCL 406 share similar build quality and weight, both at 190g, but the TCL 406 is slightly slimmer and has a more modern design.
- The TCL 406 features a larger 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the TCL 306 has a 6.52-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels, both using IPS LCD technology but with the TCL 406 offering dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 for improved connectivity.
- Performance-wise, both models utilize the same CPU and GPU configurations, ensuring comparable processing power.
- The camera systems are identical, with a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5000 mAh, with both supporting 10W charging.
- However, the TCL 406 runs on the newer Android 13 and includes stereo speakers, enhancing the overall software experience compared to the TCL 306, which operates on Android 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 306
TCL 406
General
Release Date
2022, January 31
2023, February 26
Announced
2022, January 31
2023, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
164.7 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Dark Grey, Lavender Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, TCL UI
Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer