The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.3 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 10 SE, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Weight
- 166 g
- against 206 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9.1 mm
TCL 20 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 152,227
- against 92,400
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 92,400 | 152,227 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU with four cores at 2.0 GHz and four cores at 1.5 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 240 cores at 1.8 GHz and four Kryo 240 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Blue | Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 172.1 mm |
| Weight | 166 g Best value | 206 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % Best value | 83.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.82″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 263 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 400 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, EDR | aptX, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 10 SE | 20 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T766H_EEA, T766U, T766H, T766A, T766J | T671H, T671F, T671O, T671E |
