Category Breakdown
TCL 405
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
58.458.4
Summary
- The TCL 405 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport both feature similar build qualities with plastic bodies, but the TCL is slightly lighter at 190g compared to the 194g of the Redmi.
- In terms of display, the TCL has a 6.6-inch screen, while the Redmi has a slightly smaller 6.53-inch display, both with 720 x 1600 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G25 chipset, offering comparable processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are nearly identical, with both having a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, though the Redmi supports video recording at 60fps.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 10W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- The TCL runs on Android 12 (Go edition) with TCL UI, while the Redmi operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a difference in software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 405
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
General
Release Date
2022, November 02
2021, September 28
Announced
2022, November 02
2021, September 28
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lavender Purple, Space Dark
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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 a/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
Software
Operating System
Android 12 (Go edition), TCL UI
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 12 (Go edition), TCL UI
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

