HMD Asha 305 Lite vs TCL K70 SE
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the TCL K70 SE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50; launch prices were $65 and $55. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 SE leads — 18/100 vs 16/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 SE has the bigger battery (3000 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 5 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
TCL K70 SE
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes TCL K70 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 3000 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 5MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $55 vs $65
- Better display (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the TCL K70 SE, the TCL K70 SE scores 2 points higher (18/100 vs 16/100). Value score: HMD Asha 305 Lite — 28/100, TCL K70 SE — 32/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (68/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | TCL K70 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 889 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | 165.9×76.6×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | $55 |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
TCL K70 SE
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL K70 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
TCL K70 SE
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. TCL K70 SE was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (68/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the TCL K70 SE?
The TCL K70 SE edges out the HMD Asha 305 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the TCL K70 SE — 18/100.
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the TCL K70 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the TCL K70 SE (68/100 vs 20/100).