TCL 306
#3361
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
#3505Category Breakdown
TCL 306
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Performance
64.968.2
Camera
28.428.4
Display
70.667.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
63.450.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.740.5
Summary
- The TCL 306 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C both feature a similar build quality with plastic bodies, but the TCL is slightly lighter at 190g compared to the Redmi's 196g.
- Both devices have a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, though the TCL offers slightly higher brightness at 450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Helio G25 chipset, while the Redmi utilizes the Helio G35, providing marginally better CPU performance.
- Camera specifications are comparable, with both offering a 13 MP main sensor and 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi has a wider aperture on its main sensor.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 10W charging, ensuring similar longevity, but the TCL runs on Android 12 with TCL UI, whereas the Redmi operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, which may impact user experience and software updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 306
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
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 MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB 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, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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@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)
164.9 x 77 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.52 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, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity