TCL 306
#3361
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3253Category Breakdown
TCL 306
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
64.965.0
Camera
28.444.8
Display
70.667.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
63.450.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.742.6
Summary
- The TCL 306 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A both feature a similar IPS LCD display size of approximately 6.52" and 6.53", respectively, with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, though the TCL has a slightly brighter display at 450 nits compared to the Redmi's 400 nits.
- Performance-wise, both smartphones utilize the Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 chipset, but the TCL offers a configuration with 3GB of RAM, while the Redmi provides multiple RAM options, including a 4GB variant.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 9A supports video recording at 60fps, whereas the TCL is limited to 30fps.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 10W charging, ensuring similar battery life.
- The TCL runs on Android 12 with TCL UI, while the Redmi 9A initially launched with Android 10 but is upgradable to Android 11 with MIUI 12, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the TCL being slightly lighter at 190g compared to the Redmi's 196g and differing slightly in dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 306
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2022, January 31
2020, June 30
Announced
2022, January 31
2020, June 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
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 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
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)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, TCL UI
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity