Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 4a vs TCL 20S
Comparison between Google Pixel 4a and TCL 20S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and TCL.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 4a, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 4a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 268,714
- against 170,000
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 443 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 199 g
TCL 20S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,140 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 5.81″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 268,714 Best value | 170,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold cores and 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver cores | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 69.4 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 166.2 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,140 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.81″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 443 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 100,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, OLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 11 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B32 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, MIMO, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.18 W/kg | 0.76 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg Best value | 1.37 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.37 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 4a | 20S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G025J, GA02099, G025N | T773O |
