The verdict
Your pick: TCL 10 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 10 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 321,000
- against 275,000
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic, Glass, Splash Resistant
TCL 20 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Max. download speed
- 1,200 Mbps
- against 1,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 210 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 619L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 321,000 Best value | 275,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 783 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,840 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime core, one 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold core, and six 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 560 Gold at 2.0 GHz and 6x Kryo 560 Silver at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey, Black, White | Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 166.2 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic, Glass, Splash Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 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 | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,000 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 210 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 10 5G | 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T790Y, T790H | T781, T781K, T781H |
