TCL 406
#3125
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3253Category Breakdown
TCL 406
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
53.865.0
Camera
19.144.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
63.850.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
43.642.6
Summary
- The TCL 406 features a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9A has a 6.53-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering similar brightness levels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize an octa-core CPU and have 32GB of storage, but the TCL 406 has 3GB of RAM compared to the Redmi 9A's 2GB in its base variant.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 9A can record video at 60fps.
- Both phones have a 5000mAh battery and support 10W charging, but the TCL 406 runs on Android 13, providing a more updated software experience compared to the Redmi 9A, which originally launched with Android 10 but can be upgraded to Android 11.
- The TCL 406 is slightly lighter at 190g, while the Redmi 9A weighs 196g, and the TCL model includes NFC connectivity, which the Redmi 9A lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 406
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2020, June 30
Announced
2023, February 26
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 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 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
N/A
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 3GB 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, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
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
Dark Grey, Lavender Purple
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, LTE
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 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity