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TCL Android 15 Released Jun 2025

TCL 605

Name: TCL 605
Brand: TCL
Price: 183 USD

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$183

Android 15 Operating system

6.7" Screen size

50MP f/1.8 Main camera

Helio G81 Octa-core Processor

256 GB Storage

5,200 mAh Battery

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Specifications

Full specs

Overview

Released Jun 2025

Announced Mar 2025

Price tier Budget

Also Known As —

Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Octa-core

CPU Speed 2000MHz

RAM 8GB

Storage 256 GB

Price (USD) $183

Regions USA, Canada

Regional Variants —

Warranty 2 Years

Accessories Manual, Data Cable

Software & Support

OS Android

OS at Launch 15

Current Version 16

OS Updates 1 year

Security Updates 2 years

Custom UI —

Display

Type Color

Technology LCD (IPS)

Size 6.7"

Resolution 720 × 1600

Pixel Density 262 ppi

Colors 16.7 million

Refresh Rate 90Hz

Touch Sampling Rate —

Peak Brightness 480 nits

Always On Display

DC Dimming

DisplayMate Grade Not tested

Multi-touch

Fingerprint Resistant

Sensors Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer

Additional Features Capacitive touchscreen

Secondary Display

Type —

Size —

Resolution —

Color Type —

Colors —

Camera — Main

Main Camera 50MP f/1.8 (Wide)

Camera 2 0.08MP (Macro)

Flash Yes (LED)

Sensor Name —

Sensor Size 1/2.55”

Focal Length (Main) —

Focal Length (Ultrawide) —

Focal Length (Telephoto) —

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Video Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)

Video FPS 30fps

Video Length —

Video Formats MPEG-4

Features Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects

Additional Info —

Camera — Front

Front Camera

Video Recording

Resolution 5MP f/2.2 (Wide)

Video Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)

Video FPS 30fps

Zoom Unknown

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Features —

Additional Info —

Camera — Scores

DxOMark Overall —

DxOMark Photo —

DxOMark Video —

DxOMark Zoom —

DxOMark Bokeh —

DxOMark Selfie —

DxOMark Rank —

Performance

Chip MediaTek Helio G81 Octa-core

Process Node 12nm

GPU Mali-G52 MC2

RAM 8GB

Storage 256 GB

AnTuTu v11 —

Geekbench 6 Single —

Geekbench 6 Multi —

Geekbench 5 Single —

Geekbench 5 Multi —

Battery

Capacity 5,200 mAh

Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)

Removable

Fast Charging —

Wireless Charging —

Comes with Charger

Talk Time —

Video Playback —

Internet (WiFi) —

Internet (Cellular) —

Standby —

Mixed Usage 960h 00m

Charge Time 0–100% —

Charged in 30 Min —

GSMArena Score —

Battery Test Source —

Battery Life (Call) —

Battery Life (Video) —

Battery Life (Web) —

Battery Life (Gaming) —

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac

WiFi Version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Bluetooth 5.1

Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN

Bluetooth Codecs SBC

USB Type USB Type-C

USB OTG

USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)

NFC

Infrared

Headset Jack 3.5mm

Mobile Hotspot

GPS

GPS Type A-GPS

UWB

Satellite No

Memory Expansion

Expansion Type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC

Expansion Capacity 256GB

Cellular

Networks GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE

LTE MHz

LTE (700) LTE (850) LTE (900) LTE (1700) LTE (1800) LTE (1900) LTE (2100) LTE (2300) LTE (2500) LTE (2600)

3G MHz

850 900 1700 1900 2100

2G MHz

850 900 1800 1900

Data 4G/LTE

VoLTE

WiFi Calling

Physical SIM Nano-SIM

Dual SIM

eSIM

Push to Talk

Data Tethering

Design & Build

Form Factor Bar

Material Plastic

Frame Material Plastic

Rear Material Plastic / Polycarbonate

Colors Starry Black, Blizzard White, Quartz Blue, Obsidian Black

Dimensions 16.56 × 7.62 × 0.834 cm (6.52 × 3 × 0.33 in)

Weight 190g

IP Rating IP54

Water Resistance Water Resistant

Fingerprint Sensor Yes

Rugged Design

iFixit Score —

Parts Availability OEM + third-party (best)

Audio

External Speakers Stereo

Noise Cancellation

Dolby Atmos

Hi-Res Audio

FM Radio

GSMArena Loudness —

Speaker Loudness —

Input & Navigation

Touchscreen

Navigation Type Touchscreen

Keyboard Type Touchscreen

Home Key

Sleep/Wake Key

External Volume

Safety

SAR Head 1.05 W/kg

SAR Body 1.33 W/kg

Hearing Aid Compatible

TTY/TDD

Additional Information —

Additional Comments —

What people actually want to know

How much does the TCL 605 cost?

The TCL 605 launched at $183 USD. Street prices change, so see current deals.

When was the TCL 605 released?

The TCL 605 was released on June 1, 2025.

How long will the TCL 605 receive software updates?

The TCL 605 is guaranteed 1 years of OS updates and 2 years of security updates from launch.

After security support ends, the phone keeps working. It just won't receive fixes for newly discovered vulnerabilities.

How long does the battery last on the TCL 605?

The TCL 605 has a 5,200 mAh battery.

Is the TCL 605 water resistant?

The TCL 605 carries an IP54 rating.

Note: water resistance degrades over time and manufacturer warranties typically don't cover liquid damage.

Does the TCL 605 support wireless charging?

No, the TCL 605 does not support wireless charging.

Does the TCL 605 have a headphone jack?

Yes, the TCL 605 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Does the TCL 605 support 5G?

Yes, the TCL 605 supports 5G connectivity.

Does the TCL 605 have NFC?

Yes, the TCL 605 has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.

Where can I get support for the TCL 605?

Visit TCL's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Where can I download the TCL 605 manual?

You can view and download the TCL 605 manual on our dedicated manual page.

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