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TCL 205

TCL 205
$91
Brand: TCL
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.22-inch HD+ screen
  • Camera 13MP Dual Camera / 5MP front
  • Memory 2GB RAM / 32GB ROM
  • Platform UNiSOC SC9863A / Android 11

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

8.2
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 8 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

TCL 205 Highlights and Overview

TCL 205 is a new entry-level smartphone from TCL. The device is based on an octa-core CPU from SpreadTrum, and come with dual cameras at the back. As for the display, the device sports a 6.22-inch HD+ display with 720 x 1520 pixels resolution, and a notch overhead, housing the selfie sensor.

On the inside, you are getting an octa-core UNISOC SC9863A CPU clocked at 1.6GHz, along with PowerVR GE8322 GPU. The model has 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via SD card.

On the optics, the TCL 205 come with two sensors at the back, a combination of 13MP main sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP dedicated macro sensor, while a 5-megapixel snapper seats in the notch upfront.

The device comes with dual Nano SIM and a dedicated micro-SD slot. It support 4G VoLTE network, has AI Face Unlock, but missed on on a fingerprint scanner. There is a 4000mAh non-removable battery on the inside, while Google Android 11 Go edition is available out of the box. The full specs of TCL 205 is detailed in the specs table below.

TCL 205 Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 andamp; SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 40(2300)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions 159.1 x 75.2 x 8.65 mm
Weight 175 grams
Build Front/back glass
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.22 inches, 96.7 cm2 (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 11 (Go Edition)
Chipset Spreadtrum UniSoC SC9863A
CPU Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU and 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU PowerVR GE8322

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 2 GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 13MP, F/2.2
Depth 2MP
Camera Features Autofocus
Digital zoom
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps,

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 5-megapixel,
Camera Features FaceID,
6-level AI face Beauty
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP
NFC
GPS Yes
FM Radio Yes

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

TCL 205 User Reviews and Opinions

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