The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 10L, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,820 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 192 g
TCL Plex, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.4 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 171,000 | 175,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 652 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,609 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | 2x 2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold and 6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 162.2 mm |
| Weight | 180 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.4 % Best value | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass |
Battery
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,820 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Touchscreen, Hole-Punch Notch |
Sensors
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | — | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 400 Mbps | 400 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | — |
Technical
| Specification | 10L | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T770H, T770B, 4187U | — |
