TCL MoveTime
The TCL MoveTime is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2500 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2020).
2020 · Entry-level · Proprietary OSⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size1.41" · 45 x 41 x 14.5 mm (1.77 x 1.61 x 0.57 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2500 (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓1.41" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 50g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2500 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2020, September 03. Released 2021, Q1
Also Known As
Also known as TCL MoveTime Family Watch MT43A
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2500 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.09 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
342 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
🔋 Battery
Capacity
600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
50g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
45 x 41 x 14.5 mm (1.77 x 1.61 x 0.57 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the TCL MoveTime does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the TCL MoveTime supports eSIM.
No, the TCL MoveTime does not have NFC.
The TCL MoveTime is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
No, the TCL MoveTime does not support a memory card.
The TCL MoveTime SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + eSIM.
No, the TCL MoveTime does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The TCL MoveTime uses No.
The TCL MoveTime supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The TCL MoveTime has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
