TCL 305 64GB deals
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Release date: 1 February 2022
Budget-conscious buyers, first-time smartphone users, or anyone looking for a reliable secondary device with a large screen and long battery life.
TCL 305 64GB
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About the TCL 305
The TCL 305 is a budget-friendly entry-level smartphone designed to deliver essential daily features at an affordable price. Launched in early 2022, it features a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, offering a solid viewing experience for its class. Powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core processor and running Android 11 (Go edition), it provides a streamlined and efficient user interface tailored for devices with 2GB of RAM. The phone boasts a large 5,000mAh battery that can easily last through a full day of typical usage. On the back, it features a versatile triple-camera system, including a 13MP main sensor, alongside dedicated macro and depth sensors. With features like a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, and expandable storage up to 512GB via microSD, the TCL 305 offers practical functionality for those seeking a reliable, low-cost device.
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TCL 305 vs TCL 306 — Key Differences
| Feature | TCL 305 | TCL 306 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 (Quad-core) | MediaTek Helio G25 (Octa-core) |
| RAM | 2GB | 3GB |
| Operating System | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 |
| Display | 6.52″ HD+ LCD | 6.52″ HD+ LCD |
| Battery | 5,000mAh (10W charging) | 5,000mAh (10W charging) |
| Rear Camera | 13MP + 2MP + 2MP | 13MP + 2MP + 2MP |
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TCL 305 Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 120 phones
- Helio A22
- Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.52 inches
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- IPS, 450 nits peak
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 13 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 5 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
- 10W wired
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9
Weight
190 g
SIM
Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 11, TCL UI
Colours
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Radio
FM radio
Body
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
13
Primary Camera Video
1080p@30fps
Third Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
Display
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Display Size
6.52
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Helio A22
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - 6102D
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - 6102D
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
No
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
10W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass