TCL 305

$99.00
Brand: TCL
Category: Phones
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Display: 6.52-inch HD+ screen
Camera: 13MP Triple camera / 5MP front
Memory: 2GB RAM with 32GB ROM
Platform: Helio A20 / Android 12

Our Rating

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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

Overview

The TCL 305 is an entry-level smartphone targeted at the budget minded folks. It has almost similar specifications as Alcatel V1 (2021) smartphone. This includes MediaTek’s Helio A22 Quad-core CPU @2.0GHz, along with PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 2GB RAM and 32Gigs of internal storage

On the 305, TCL is using a 6.52-inches screen, with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. The screen panel is IPS, and it has a dewdrop notch on the head, housing a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

There are three camera sensors on the rear of the phone. These includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with F/2.2 aperture, 2-megapixel depth and 2-megapixel macro shooters, as well as an LED flash.

Helio A22 powered TCL 305 announced with 5000mAh battery

The 305 has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner, and available in Gray and Deep Blue colors. It also has room for dual 4G Nano-SIMs and powered by a 5000mAh battery with 10W fast charger. The full specs of TCL 305 is contained in the table below.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
3G Network Bands	HSDPA Band 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900)
4G Network Bands	LTE band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries	TCL 305 Models:
Announced	2022, January 17th
Status	Available. Released 2022, January 23rd

BODY

Dimensions	165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm
Weight	190 grams
Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device	Front glass / Plastic back / Plastic frame
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	6.52 inches, (83.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (274 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 11 (Go Edition)
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Quad-core (2.0GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	PowerVR GE8320

MEMORY

2GB + 32GB

Yes, up to 512GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s)	Main: 13MP, PDAF, f/1.8 aperture Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4 Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4
Camera Features	Autofocus, Digital zoom, HDR, Touch focus, LED flash
Video Resolution	[email protected],

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s)	5-megapixel,
Camera Features	FaceID / HDR / f/2.0 aperture
Video Resolution	[email protected]

SOUND

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

CONNECTIVITY

USB	USB Type-C
Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS

BATTERY

Battery Capacity	Non-removable Li-Ion 5000mAh battery
Fast Charging	Yes, Fast battery charging 10W (wired)

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors	Gray Sand and Deep Blue Sea
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications.	No
Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box	TCL 305 / Charging Brick / USB Cable / User Manual / TPU Silicon case