TCL 408

$129.00
Brand: TCL
Category: Phones
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Display: 6.6-inch HD+ screen
Camera: 50MP Dual camera / 8MP front
Memory: 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM
Platform: Helio G25 / Android 12

Our Rating

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8.5

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

Overview

This is TCL 408, a higher version of the recently announced TCL 405. The model comes with a 6.6-inches screen, has a dewdrop notch on the head, and is powered by an 8-core entry-level CPU.

On the inside, the 408 is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G25 CPU. The Chipset has 8-cores CPUs maxed at @2.0GHz. It is backed by PowerVR GE8320 GPU, a single 4GB RAM along with 64-Gigs of built-in storage.

Coming to the camera department, you are getting two lenses on the rear; a 50-megapixel main sensor, and a 2-megapixel Depth camera. Flipping to the front, there is a single 8-megapixel selfie snapper kept within the notch.

On the inside is a 5000mAh battery featuring a 10W charger via USB-C. The device is based on Google’s Android 12 (Go Edition), and is available with both single or dual Nano SIM cars. The full specifications of TCL 408 are 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 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands	LTE band B1 / B3 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B20 / B28 / B38 / B40 / B41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA)

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries	TCL 408
Announced	2022, December 12
Status	Available. Released 2022, December

BODY

Dimensions	164.66 x 75.4 x 8.99 mm
Weight	190 grams
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.	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or 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	6.6 inches, (83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels (270 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 12 (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 Helio G25 (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.	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz 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 GPU

MEMORY

4GB + 64GB

Yes, up to 256GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s)	Main: 50MP, PDAF, f/1.8, Depth: 2MP, f/2.4
Camera Features	Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / Dual LED Flash
Video Resolution	[email protected], [email protected],

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s)	8-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture
Camera Features	FaceID
Video Resolution	[email protected]

SOUND

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

CONNECTIVITY

USB	Micro USB 2.0
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 5.1, A2DP, LE
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 b/g/n, 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, GALILEO
FM Radio	Yes, FM Radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity	Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery
Fast Charging	5V/2A Charger (10W)

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.	Accelerometer, proximity
Colors	Midnight Blue, Gray
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 408 / Charging Brick / USB-C cable / User Manual / Protective Cover