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
52
camera
209th

in Global Ranking

14th

in Essential Ranking (<$200)

Overall Camera Score i
52
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
55
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
40
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
45
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
27
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
52
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

87
battery
186th

in Global Ranking

18th

in Essential Ranking (<$200)

Overall Battery Score i
87
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 164
Top score
Honor X9c

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
99
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 197
Top score
Honor X9c
Charging i
74
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
83
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

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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