TCL 408
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Very affordable price
- Large battery
- Stereo speakers
- 50MP hybrid camera
- Dedicated memory card slot
- Comfortable design
What to consider
- Weak performance
- Low screen resolution
- Slow charging
- No 5G
- Limited software updates
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.6"
- Resolution
- 720 x 1612
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Classic glass
Display
- Screen size
- 6.6"
- Resolution
- 720 x 1612
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Classic glass
Performance
- Processor
- Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8320
- RAM
- 4GB
- AnTuTu score
- 115000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 164.7 x 75.4 x 9 mm
- Weight
- 190 g
- Materials
- Plastic frame and back
- Water resistance
- IPX2 (splash-proof)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 65,8 €
Minor signs of use, such as micro-scratches on the body. The screen is clean. Battery health 85-90%.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with TCL 408.
System slowness
ModerateThe Helio G25 processor is an entry-level chip that struggles with demanding apps.
Slow charging
MinorThe device only supports 10W charging.
GPS inaccuracy
ModerateWeak antenna design or software calibration.
Camera lag
MinorImage processing algorithms overload the processor.
Repairs and Parts6/10 Manufacturer data / Independent assessment
Battery Replacement
The back cover is plastic and clipped, but the battery is strongly glued.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is on a separate daughterboard, which is easy to replace.
Spare parts are widely available and affordable due to the model's simplicity.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
38 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
190 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.
First phone for a child
An ideal choice for a school child who needs a device for communication and location tracking.
- Affordable price
- Durable plastic body
- Good battery life
Work phone
Suitable for couriers or construction sites as a second phone where battery and price are important.
- Dual SIM support
- Long battery life
- Inexpensive to replace if broken
Elderly user
For users who appreciate a large screen and simple functions without excessive complexity.
- Large 6.6-inch screen
- Loud stereo speakers
- Simple TCL UI interface
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. VoWiFi support is limited depending on operator configurations.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The TCL 505 offers a larger 90Hz screen and newer software, but the 408 is more compact and cheaper.
| Feature | TCL 408 | TCL 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Screen size | 6.6" | 6.75" |
| Camera | 50MP Hybrid | 50MP Standard |
The TCL 408 wins with its stereo speakers and better screen-to-body ratio, while the Samsung has longer software support.
| Feature | TCL 408 | Galaxy A04 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio system | Stereo speakers | Mono speaker |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Software support | Short | Long |
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