TCL 406

Released February 2023

Essential (<$200)
TCL 406

Summary

Pros

  • Accurate and consistent autofocus performance

Cons

  • Inconsistent exposure when taking consecutive photos outdoors
  • Extremely poor charging experience
  • Poor efficiency because of a high discharge currents

Scores

Camera
Battery
! This evaluation is based on the version 5 of our Camera test protocol. Results are not directly compatible with those from the latest version 6, which employs an updated evaluation framework
52
camera
232nd

in Global Ranking

16th

in Essential Ranking (<$200)

Overall Camera Score i
52
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 175
Top score
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
55
111
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 180
Top score
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Video i
52
90
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 172
Top score
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
87
battery
195th

in Global Ranking

20th

in Essential Ranking (<$200)

Overall Battery Score i
87
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 168
Top score
Honor X7d (400 Smart)

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
99
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 230
Top score
Honor X7d (400 Smart)
Charging i
74
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
83
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 160
Top score
Honor X7d (400 Smart)

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 11h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
2h02
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
3h13
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
1h20 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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TCL 406 battery

Specifications

164.6 x 75.4 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

4G
Dual SIM

Network

No water protection
No IP rating

Protection

Wired only

Charging

32 GB

Storage

Wide, Depth

Main camera
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