TCL 405
#2820
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3253Category Breakdown
TCL 405
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
64.865.0
Camera
28.444.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
59.150.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
45.942.6
Summary
- The TCL 405 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A both feature a similar build quality with plastic materials and weigh close to 190g, but the Redmi 9A is slightly heavier at 196g and has marginally larger dimensions.
- Both devices sport a 6.6-inch and 6.53-inch IPS LCD display, respectively, with identical resolutions and brightness levels, though the Redmi 9A has a slightly higher pixel density.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Mediatek Helio G25 chipset and offer similar RAM and storage configurations, but the Redmi 9A provides more options for higher RAM and storage.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 9A can record video at 60fps, while the TCL 405 is limited to 30fps.
- Both devices are powered by a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, but the TCL 405 runs on Android 12 (Go edition) with TCL UI, whereas the Redmi 9A originally comes with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 with MIUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 405
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2022, November 02
2020, June 30
Announced
2022, November 02
2020, June 30
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 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 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB 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) 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
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@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
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
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lavender Purple, Space Dark
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 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, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity