TCL 405
#2820
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
#3306Category Breakdown
TCL 405
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Performance
64.872.6
Camera
28.428.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
59.150.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
45.942.1
Summary
- The TCL 405 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ both feature a similar build quality with plastic materials and weigh close to 190g, but the TCL 405 is slightly lighter at 190g compared to the Redmi 9 Activ's 194g.
- Both devices have a 6.6-inch and 6.53-inch IPS LCD display, respectively, with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, offering comparable visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the TCL 405 is powered by the Helio G25 chipset, while the Redmi 9 Activ uses the slightly more powerful Helio G35, with the latter also offering more RAM options.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both featuring a 13 MP dual rear camera setup and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5000 mAh for both, with 10W charging, but the TCL 405 runs on Android 12 (Go edition) with TCL UI, whereas the Redmi 9 Activ operates on an older Android 10 with MIUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 405
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
General
Release Date
2022, November 02
2021, September 24
Announced
2022, November 02
2021, September 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 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 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
64GB 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) 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
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
164.7 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 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
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lavender Purple, Space Dark
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
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, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12 (Go edition), TCL UI
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity