Side-by-side technical data
TCL 20 5G vs Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Comparison between TCL 20 5G and Huawei nova 8 SE 4G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: TCL 20 5G, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 20 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 275,000
- against 130,000
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 783
- against 319
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 206 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 | Huawei Kirin 710A |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619L | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 275,000 Best value | 130,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 783 Best value | 319 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,840 Best value | 1,125 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 560 Gold at 2.0 GHz and 6x Kryo 560 Silver at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 166.2 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % | 84.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass, Splash Resistant | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, OLED |
Sensors
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | HarmonyOS 5 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 10 | 2 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 210 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 20 5G | nova 8 SE 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T781, T781K, T781H | JSC-AL50 |
