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The TCL 406 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Buyers who want a big-screen, no-fuss 4G phone for calls, messaging and browsing, with long battery life, expandable storage and a headphone jack.
TCL 406
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About the TCL 406
The TCL 406 is an entry-level 4G handset from early 2023, and it is honest about what it is: a large, simple phone for people who mainly call, message, browse and watch a bit of video. TCL's NXTVISION processing does a reasonable job of lifting colour and contrast on the 6.6-inch HD+ LCD, and there is a low blue light mode plus a greyscale reading mode aimed at people who stare at their phone late at night. The big 5,000mAh battery is the real draw, since a modest HD screen and undemanding hardware mean it comfortably stretches beyond a single day. The trade-offs are the ones you would expect at this level: charging is slow, the dual camera is fine in daylight and struggles after dark, and there is no 5G, so this is a phone for 4G coverage only. Practical touches survive that many pricier phones have dropped, including a dedicated microSD slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio and stereo speakers.
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
TCL 406 vs TCL 40 SE - Key Differences
| Feature | TCL 406 | TCL 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1612 pixels | 6.75-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90Hz |
| Main camera | 13MP wide + 2MP depth | 50MP wide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 10W wired charging | 5,010 mAh, 18W fast charging |
| Storage expansion | microSDXC, dedicated slot | microSDXC, dedicated slot |
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 |
| Mobile data | 4G LTE only | 4G LTE only |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £99.09 |
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TCL 406 Specifications
General
Dimensions
164.7 x 75.4 x 9
Weight
190 g
SIM
Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 13
Colours
Dark Grey, Lavender Purple
Radio
FM radio
Body
Dark Grey, Lavender Purple
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
13
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Second Camera
13 , f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Primary Selfie Camera
5 , f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Display Size
6.6
Display Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage
32GB 3GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
10W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer