HMD Asha 305 Lite vs TCL K70
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $65 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 16/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Asha 305 Lite doesn't; the TCL K70 is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
TCL K70
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $65 vs $149
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 27 points higher (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 leads (48/100 vs 12/100). Value score: HMD Asha 305 Lite — 28/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | — | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2014 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | $149 |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $84. HMD Asha 305 Lite was $84 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (55/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (48/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite by 27 points (43/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the TCL K70?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the TCL K70 (62/100 vs 20/100).