TCL have just announced a new entry-level smartphone in the European market. The TCL 305 is a 6.52-inches device that is powered by MediaTek’s Helio A22 quad-core CPU. Obviously, buying this device won’t be due to it processing prowess, but probably battery capacity.
The model is powered by a 5000mAh battery, and there is a 10W charging system for refueling sake. The TCL 305 is available in a single 2GB RAM, but paired with either 32/64GB ROM that gets an extra 512GB external card support.
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Interestingly, TCL has given the 305 smartphone three camera sensors on the rear. Of these three, the main snapper is a 13-megapixel lens with PDAF and f/2.2 aperture, along with two auxiliary 2-megapixel sensors for macro and depth gymnastics. 5-megapixel selfie lens is on the front, and both sides are capable of 1080p video recording.
TCL 305 key specifications and features
- Dimension / Weight: 165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm / 190 grams
- Display: 6.52-inch IPS LCD 720 x 1600px HD+ with 20:9 ratio
- CPU: 2.0GHz quad-core Helio A22 CPU with PowerVR GE8320 GPU
- Storage and RAM: 32/64GB and 2GB RAM; with microSD support
- OS: Android 11 (Go Edition)
- Camera: Triple:
- 13MP, f/2.2 PDAF
- 2MP, f/2.4, (macro)
- 2MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Front camera: 5MP Selfie
- Video recording: 1080p/720@30fps (front and back camera)
- Connectivity: Single / Dual Nano-SIM: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Other Features: Fingerprint scanner (rear), USB Type-C
- Battery: 5000mAh with 10W charger
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TCL 305 pricing and availability
The TCL 305 is available in Space Gray and Atlantic Blue colors. Unsurprisingly, pricing varies per region, and it is dependent either the phone is a single or dual SIM or either with 32 or 64-gigs of internal storage. In either case, the TCL 305 starts from €110 / $122, all the way to €205 / $228.