Category Breakdown
TCL 406
Xiaomi Redmi 9AT
Performance
53.864.8
Camera
19.144.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
63.850.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
43.642.5
Summary
- The TCL 406 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9AT 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 utilize an octa-core CPU, but the TCL has 3GB of RAM compared to the Redmi's 2GB, which may provide a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 9AT can record video at 60fps, whereas the TCL 406 is limited to 30fps.
- Both models are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and support 10W charging.
- The TCL 406 runs on Android 13, offering a more recent software experience compared to the Redmi 9AT's Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- Build-wise, the TCL is slightly lighter at 190g compared to the Redmi's 194g, with both having similar dimensions and lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 406
Xiaomi Redmi 9AT
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2020, September 09
Announced
2023, February 26
2020, September 09
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
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 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Grey, Lavender Purple
Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.87 W/kg (head) 1.01 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, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

