TCL 405
#2820
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
#4311Category Breakdown
TCL 405
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Performance
64.869.5
Camera
28.428.4
Display
67.544.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.150.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
45.934.7
Summary
- The TCL 405 features a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.53-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi 9i, but both have a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 chipset, but the TCL 405 offers configurations with 2GB RAM, while the Redmi 9i has options with 4GB RAM, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both smartphones sport a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh, with both supporting 10W charging.
- The TCL 405 runs on Android 12 (Go edition) with TCL UI, while the Redmi 9i operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, potentially offering a different software experience.
- Build-wise, the TCL 405 is slightly lighter at 190g, while the Redmi 9i weighs 194g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 405
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
General
Release Date
2022, November 02
2020, September 15
Announced
2022, November 02
2020, September 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 270 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
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) 1/3.06", 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@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
Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Accelerometer, proximity, compass