TCL 605

The TCL 605 features a sleek design with a weight of 190 g and a thickness of 8.3 mm, making it comfortable to hold and use. The device measures 165.6 mm in height and 76.2 mm in width, offering a balanced size for everyday handling. While it does not have a rugged build, it is equipped with an IP54 Ingress Protection rating, providing limited protection against dust and water. The phone is not foldable and lacks water resistance, but its compact volume of 104.7 cm³ makes it easy to carry around.

The TCL 605 features a 6.7-inch LCD IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 px, providing a solid visual experience for daily tasks. It offers a pixel density of 262 ppi and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate for enhanced fluidity while scrolling and gaming. However, it lacks support for branded damage-resistant glass like Gorilla Glass, and does not support HDR10 or Dolby Vision for high-dynamic range content. The display is also not equipped with an Always-On feature or a secondary screen.

The TCL 605 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, offering a solid foundation for multitasking and storing media. It features an octa-core CPU with a clock speed of up to 2 GHz and integrates the Mali G52 MP2 GPU for handling graphics. The device supports 64-bit architecture and offers a maximum memory bandwidth of 13.41 GB/s, ensuring smooth performance across various applications. Additional features include LTE connectivity, DirectX 12 support, and integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.2 and OpenGL ES 3.2 compatibility.

The TCL 605 is equipped with a 50 MP main camera that features a wide aperture of f/1.8, allowing for clearer and brighter photos. It also includes phase-detection autofocus to improve focus accuracy for still shots. The camera supports video recording at 1080p at 30 fps, and includes useful features like continuous autofocus, manual exposure, and the ability to shoot in HDR mode. The 5 MP front camera offers a wide aperture of f/2.2, ideal for selfies, while the main camera supports slow-motion video and panorama shots, adding versatility to its capabilities.

The TCL 605 runs on Android 15, offering a range of privacy and customization features. It includes location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and clipboard warnings to help protect user data. The device also supports theme customization, dark mode, dynamic theming, and customizable notifications, giving users a personalized experience. Additionally, it features useful tools like media picker, full-page screenshots, PiP mode, offline voice recognition, and the ability to offload apps. However, it does not offer Wi-Fi password sharing or direct OS updates.

The device is equipped with a powerful 5200 mAh battery, offering long-lasting performance. It supports fast charging at a rate of 18W, ensuring quick recharges. While it does not feature wireless charging or a removable battery, it does include a battery level indicator and uses a rechargeable battery for convenience.

The device offers a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired headphones and is equipped with stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience. However, it does not support advanced Bluetooth audio technologies such as aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD, and it does not feature a built-in radio.

This device offers a range of connectivity features, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for fast wireless internet, as well as Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless device pairing. It supports 2 SIM cards for dual SIM functionality and comes with an external memory slot for expandable storage. Additionally, it includes NFC, USB Type-C, GPS, and accelerometer support, while lacking 5G connectivity and certain advanced features like crash detection, gyroscope, or infrared sensors.

This device is equipped with a video light for improved lighting in videos, but it does not feature a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.