TCL 306
2022Support endedPrice from
Condition
Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent battery
- Very affordable price
- Dedicated memory card slot
- Fingerprint sensor
- NXTVISION technology
- Headphone jack
What to consider
- Slow performance
- Low RAM
- Slow charging
- Poor camera in low light
- No 5G
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.52 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+)
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Standard glass
Display
- Screen size
- 6.52 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+)
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Standard glass
Performance
- Processor
- MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8320
- RAM
- 3GB LPDDR4X
- AnTuTu score
- 105000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5", 1.12µm
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 10W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 2 days of normal use
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- NFC
- Yes (region dependent)
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm
- Weight
- 190 grams
- Materials
- Plastic frame and back
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 43 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the body. The screen is clean. Battery 85-90%.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with TCL 306.
System slowdown
ModerateWeak Helio G25 processor and limited 3GB RAM.
Camera delay
MinorSlow image processing algorithm.
Screen ghosting
MinorLow-quality IPS panel.
GPS inaccuracy
ModerateWeak antenna design.
Repairs and Parts7/10 GreenFox Engineering
Battery Replacement
The plastic back cover is removable, but requires caution with the fingerprint sensor cable.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement is standard, spare parts are affordable.
Charging Port Repair
The USB-C port is on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
TCL spare parts are widely available and affordable, making repairs worthwhile.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
165 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Elderly user
A person who needs a phone primarily for calls, WhatsApp, and reading news.
- Large and clear screen
- Long battery life
- Affordable price
Budget-conscious student
A child or student for whom this is their first smartphone to meet basic needs.
- Durable plastic body
- Option to add a memory card
- Affordable in case of loss or damage
Backup or work phone
For use in courier services or on construction sites where an expensive device can easily get damaged.
- Good battery endurance for a long workday
- USB-C connection
- NFC support for payments
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
🇪🇪EstoniaYour country
🇫🇮Finland
🇱🇻Latvia
🇱🇹Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. As 3G networks are shut down in the Baltics, VoLTE support is critical for making calls.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The TCL 406 offers a newer design and stereo sound, but the TCL 306 is significantly cheaper on the secondary market and offers similar battery life.
| Feature | TCL 306 | TCL 406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.52" HD+ | 6.6" HD+ |
| Sound | Mono | Stereo |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
The TCL 306 is a better choice due to its fingerprint sensor and better TCL UI software compared to Samsung's cheapest Go version.
| Feature | TCL 306 | Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Biometrics | Fingerprint | None |
| RAM | 3GB | 2GB |
| Charging Port | USB-C | Micro-USB |
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