TCL had a busy period at the CES 2023 as it announced a trio of new budget phones and a tablet. Among the latest budget handset is the TCL 408 and let’s see what it brings to the table.
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TCL 408
TCL 408 is a slightly cheaper alternative to the 40 SE coming in at $129. It brings a 6.6-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. There’s a 50MP main camera on the back and a 2MP depth module. The selfie shooter comes in at 8MP and is housed in a V-shaped notch.
The 408 is equipped with a Helio P22 chipset from MediaTek and is available with 4/6GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. The phone boots Android 12 while its battery comes in at 5,000 mAh and supports 10W charging speeds.
TCL 408 Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
- 3G bands:
- HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 – T507A, T507U, T507U1, T507U2, T507J
- HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 – T507D1
- 4G bands:
- 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 13, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 – T507U, T507U1, T507U2
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 38, 40, 66 – T507J
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 28, 40, 66 – T507A
- 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 – T507D1
- Speed: HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
Launch
- Announced: 2023, January 05
- Status: Exp. release 2023, Q1
Design
- Dimensions: 164.7 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
- Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)
- Colors: Gravity Grey, Midnight Blue
- SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Type: IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
- Size: 6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
Operating System
- Android 12
Hardware
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
- eMMC 5.1
Cameras
- Main Camera: Dual
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF
- 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Features: LED flash
- Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie Camera: Single - 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4″, 1.12µm
- Video: 1080p@30fps
Multimedia
- Radio: FM Radio
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- NFC: Yes (T507U only)
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
- Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
- Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging: 10W wired
Models: T507D1, T507A, T507U, T507U1, T507U2, T507J
TCL 408 Price and Availability
TCL 408 comes in grey and blue colors for $129 and is set to launch in Europe and Asia soon.
