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TCL 406

TCL 406

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Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport

Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport

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Category Breakdown

TCL 406
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 406 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport has a slightly smaller 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering similar brightness levels.
  • In terms of performance, both devices are powered by octa-core processors, but the TCL 406 has 3GB of RAM compared to the Redmi 9A Sport's 2GB option, potentially providing better multitasking.
  • Both smartphones sport a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 9A Sport offers a 60fps video option.
  • Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh with 10W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
  • The TCL 406 runs on Android 13, while the Redmi 9A Sport operates on an older Android 10 with MIUI 12, which may affect the software experience.
  • Additionally, the TCL 406 supports NFC and has stereo speakers, features that the Redmi 9A Sport lacks.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

TCL 406
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport

General

Release Date

2023, February 26
2021, September 28

Announced

2023, February 26
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 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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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

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, (wide), 1/3.0", 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, (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

Dark Grey, Lavender Purple
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, LTE
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 13
Android 10, MIUI 12

OS Version

Android 13
Android 10, MIUI 12

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes