The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 20 XE, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Materials
- Metal
- against Glass, Plastic
TCL 305, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 94,000 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A53 cores | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black | Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164.6 mm | 165.2 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.1 % Best value | 82.3 % |
| Body Materials | Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.25 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 20 XE | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 5087Z | 6102D, 5164D |
